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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.04, 1,560.48 and 492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.04, 1,560.48 and 492.24 is: 738.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.04 : 1,560.48 = 492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.04/1,560.48 = 492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.04x = 1,560.48 × 492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.04x = 768,130.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,130.68/1,040.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.56

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