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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.98, 1,555.89 and 490.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.98, 1,555.89 and 490.51 is: 735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.98 : 1,555.89 = 490.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.98/1,555.89 = 490.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.98x = 1,555.89 × 490.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.98x = 763,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,179.60/1,037.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.25

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