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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.22, 1,562.70 and 493.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.22, 1,562.70 and 493.78 is: 741.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.22 : 1,562.70 = 493.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.22/1,562.70 = 493.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.22x = 1,562.70 × 493.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.22x = 771,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,630.01/1,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.08

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