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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.46, 1,563.96 and 494.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.46, 1,563.96 and 494.63 is: 742.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.46 : 1,563.96 = 494.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.46/1,563.96 = 494.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.46x = 1,563.96 × 494.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.46x = 773,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,573.72/1,042.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.07

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