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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.21, 1,559.67 and 492.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.21, 1,559.67 and 492.74 is: 738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.21 : 1,559.67 = 492.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.21/1,559.67 = 492.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.21x = 1,559.67 × 492.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.21x = 768,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,511.80/1,040.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.80

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