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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.94, 1,557.63 and 490.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.94, 1,557.63 and 490.81 is: 735.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.94 : 1,557.63 = 490.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.94/1,557.63 = 490.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.94x = 1,557.63 × 490.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.94x = 764,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,500.38/1,038.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.85

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