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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.72, 1,562.58 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.72, 1,562.58 and 494.52 is: 741.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.72 : 1,562.58 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.72/1,562.58 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.72x = 1,562.58 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.72x = 772,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,727.06/1,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.78

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