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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.90, 1,561.80 and 492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.90, 1,561.80 and 492.80 is: 739.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.90 : 1,561.80 = 492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.90/1,561.80 = 492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.90x = 1,561.80 × 492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.90x = 769,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,655.04/1,040.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.41

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