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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.76, 1,564.20 and 495.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.76, 1,564.20 and 495.46 is: 743.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.76 : 1,564.20 = 495.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.76/1,564.20 = 495.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.76x = 1,564.20 × 495.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.76x = 774,998.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,998.53/1,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.22

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