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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.81, 1,564.25 and 494.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.81, 1,564.25 and 494.71 is: 742.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.81 : 1,564.25 = 494.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.81/1,564.25 = 494.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.81x = 1,564.25 × 494.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.81x = 773,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,843.73/1,042.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.08

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