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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.48, 1,529.49 and 499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.48, 1,529.49 and 499.77 is: 749.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.48 : 1,529.49 = 499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.48/1,529.49 = 499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.48x = 1,529.49 × 499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.48x = 764,393.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,393.22/1,019.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.79

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