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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.34, 1,528.11 and 499.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.34, 1,528.11 and 499.05 is: 748.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.34 : 1,528.11 = 499.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.34/1,528.11 = 499.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.34x = 1,528.11 × 499.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.34x = 762,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,603.30/1,019.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.13

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