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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.02, 1,563.81 and 494.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.02, 1,563.81 and 494.21 is: 741.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.02 : 1,563.81 = 494.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.02/1,563.81 = 494.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.02x = 1,563.81 × 494.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.02x = 772,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,840.87/1,042.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.67

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