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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.76, 1,528.62 and 499.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.76, 1,528.62 and 499.07 is: 747.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.76 : 1,528.62 = 499.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.76/1,528.62 = 499.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.76x = 1,528.62 × 499.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.76x = 762,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,893.14/1,020.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.38

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