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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.64, 1,529.25 and 499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.64, 1,529.25 and 499.42 is: 749.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.64 : 1,529.25 = 499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.64/1,529.25 = 499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.64x = 1,529.25 × 499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.64x = 763,733.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,733.69/1,019.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.02

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