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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.49, 1,567.06 and 490.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.49, 1,567.06 and 490.47 is: 735.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.49 : 1,567.06 = 490.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.49/1,567.06 = 490.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.49x = 1,567.06 × 490.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.49x = 768,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,600.39/1,045.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.16

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