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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.26, 1,560.74 and 492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.26, 1,560.74 and 492.62 is: 738.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.26 : 1,560.74 = 492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.26/1,560.74 = 492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.26x = 1,560.74 × 492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.26x = 768,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,841.47/1,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.38

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