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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.41, 1,572.30 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.41, 1,572.30 and 493.20 is: 739.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.41 : 1,572.30 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.41/1,572.30 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.41x = 1,572.30 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.41x = 775,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,458.36/1,048.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.65

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