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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.39, 1,563.85 and 494.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.39, 1,563.85 and 494.43 is: 741.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.39 : 1,563.85 = 494.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.39/1,563.85 = 494.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.39x = 1,563.85 × 494.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.39x = 773,214.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,214.36/1,042.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.77

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