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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.66, 1,562.90 and 493.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.66, 1,562.90 and 493.49 is: 740.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.66 : 1,562.90 = 493.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.66/1,562.90 = 493.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.66x = 1,562.90 × 493.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.66x = 771,276.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,276.96/1,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.43

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