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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.24, 1,569.86 and 491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.24, 1,569.86 and 491.40 is: 736.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.24 : 1,569.86 = 491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.24/1,569.86 = 491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.24x = 1,569.86 × 491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.24x = 771,429.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,429.20/1,047.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.63

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