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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.51, 1,571.85 and 492.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.51, 1,571.85 and 492.12 is: 738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.51 : 1,571.85 = 492.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.51/1,571.85 = 492.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.51x = 1,571.85 × 492.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.51x = 773,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,538.82/1,047.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.45

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