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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.07, 1,564.77 and 494.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.07, 1,564.77 and 494.95 is: 742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.07 : 1,564.77 = 494.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.07/1,564.77 = 494.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.07x = 1,564.77 × 494.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.07x = 774,481.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,481.01/1,043.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.50

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