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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.16, 1,529.14 and 499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.16, 1,529.14 and 499.84 is: 749.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.16 : 1,529.14 = 499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.16/1,529.14 = 499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.16x = 1,529.14 × 499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.16x = 764,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,325.34/1,020.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.22

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