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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.58, 1,564.02 and 495.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.58, 1,564.02 and 495.93 is: 743.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.58 : 1,564.02 = 495.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.58/1,564.02 = 495.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.58x = 1,564.02 × 495.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.58x = 775,644.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,644.44/1,043.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.25

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