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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.25, 1,556.61 and 490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.25, 1,556.61 and 490 is: 734.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.25 : 1,556.61 = 490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.25/1,556.61 = 490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.25x = 1,556.61 × 490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.25x = 762,738.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,738.90/1,038.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.64

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