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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.84, 1,562.16 and 494.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.84, 1,562.16 and 494.03 is: 740.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.84 : 1,562.16 = 494.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.84/1,562.16 = 494.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.84x = 1,562.16 × 494.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.84x = 771,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,746.09/1,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.75

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