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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.48, 1,561.41 and 493.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.48, 1,561.41 and 493.38 is: 739.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.48 : 1,561.41 = 493.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.48/1,561.41 = 493.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.48x = 1,561.41 × 493.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.48x = 770,368.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,368.47/1,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.69

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