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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.17, 1,564.79 and 495.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.17, 1,564.79 and 495.41 is: 743.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.17 : 1,564.79 = 495.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.17/1,564.79 = 495.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.17x = 1,564.79 × 495.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.17x = 775,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,202.31/1,043.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.12

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