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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.46, 1,565.28 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.46, 1,565.28 and 495.90 is: 743.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.46 : 1,565.28 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.46/1,565.28 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.46x = 1,565.28 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.46x = 776,222.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,222.35/1,043.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.89

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