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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.12, 1,562.26 and 494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.12, 1,562.26 and 494.46 is: 741.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.12 : 1,562.26 = 494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.12/1,562.26 = 494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.12x = 1,562.26 × 494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.12x = 772,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,475.08/1,042.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.25

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