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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.07, 1,563.71 and 494.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.07, 1,563.71 and 494.51 is: 742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.07 : 1,563.71 = 494.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.07/1,563.71 = 494.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.07x = 1,563.71 × 494.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.07x = 773,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,259.94/1,042.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.05

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