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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.09, 1,562.03 and 493.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.09, 1,562.03 and 493.73 is: 740.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.09 : 1,562.03 = 493.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.09/1,562.03 = 493.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.09x = 1,562.03 × 493.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.09x = 771,221.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,221.07/1,041.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.78

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