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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.91, 1,528.57 and 499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.91, 1,528.57 and 499.48 is: 748.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.91 : 1,528.57 = 499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.91/1,528.57 = 499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.91x = 1,528.57 × 499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.91x = 763,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,490.14/1,019.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.59

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