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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.64, 1,572.20 and 493.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.64, 1,572.20 and 493.39 is: 739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.64 : 1,572.20 = 493.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.64/1,572.20 = 493.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.64x = 1,572.20 × 493.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.64x = 775,699.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,699.90/1,048.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.72

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