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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.59, 1,561.62 and 493.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.59, 1,561.62 and 493.13 is: 739.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.59 : 1,561.62 = 493.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.59/1,561.62 = 493.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.59x = 1,561.62 × 493.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.59x = 770,081.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,081.67/1,041.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.33

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