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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.09, 1,575.05 and 494.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.09, 1,575.05 and 494.67 is: 741.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.09 : 1,575.05 = 494.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.09/1,575.05 = 494.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.09x = 1,575.05 × 494.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.09x = 779,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,129.98/1,050.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.96

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