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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.08, 1,563.32 and 493.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.08, 1,563.32 and 493.97 is: 741.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.08 : 1,563.32 = 493.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.08/1,563.32 = 493.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.08x = 1,563.32 × 493.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.08x = 772,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,226.60/1,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.05

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