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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.63, 1,561.51 and 493.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.63, 1,561.51 and 493.53 is: 739.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.63 : 1,561.51 = 493.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.63/1,561.51 = 493.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.63x = 1,561.51 × 493.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.63x = 770,646.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,646.79/1,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.85

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