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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.04, 1,563.08 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.04, 1,563.08 and 494.28 is: 741.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.04 : 1,563.08 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.04/1,563.08 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.04x = 1,563.08 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.04x = 772,596.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,596.71/1,042.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.43

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