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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.19, 1,559.34 and 492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.19, 1,559.34 and 492.90 is: 738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.19 : 1,559.34 = 492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.19/1,559.34 = 492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.19x = 1,559.34 × 492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.19x = 768,598.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,598.69/1,040.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.90

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