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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.54, 1,564.01 and 486.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.54, 1,564.01 and 486.81 is: 730.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.54 : 1,564.01 = 486.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.54/1,564.01 = 486.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.54x = 1,564.01 × 486.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.54x = 761,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,375.10/1,042.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.31

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