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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.58, 1,561.14 and 492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.58, 1,561.14 and 492.75 is: 739.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.58 : 1,561.14 = 492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.58/1,561.14 = 492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.58x = 1,561.14 × 492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.58x = 769,251.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,251.74/1,040.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.25

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