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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.68, 1,529.30 and 499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.68, 1,529.30 and 499.14 is: 748.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.68 : 1,529.30 = 499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.68/1,529.30 = 499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.68x = 1,529.30 × 499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.68x = 763,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,334.80/1,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.60

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