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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.72, 1,563.76 and 494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.72, 1,563.76 and 494.60 is: 741.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.72 : 1,563.76 = 494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.72/1,563.76 = 494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.72x = 1,563.76 × 494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.72x = 773,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,435.70/1,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.75

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