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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.56, 1,562.79 and 494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.56, 1,562.79 and 494.13 is: 741.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.56 : 1,562.79 = 494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.56/1,562.79 = 494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.56x = 1,562.79 × 494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.56x = 772,221.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,221.42/1,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.41

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