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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.19, 1,564.01 and 494.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.19, 1,564.01 and 494.73 is: 741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.19 : 1,564.01 = 494.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.19/1,564.01 = 494.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.19x = 1,564.01 × 494.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.19x = 773,762.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,762.67/1,043.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.73

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