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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.25, 1,557.84 and 490.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.25, 1,557.84 and 490.45 is: 735.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.25 : 1,557.84 = 490.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.25/1,557.84 = 490.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.25x = 1,557.84 × 490.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.25x = 764,042.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,042.63/1,039.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.19

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