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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.70, 1,601.79 and 490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.70, 1,601.79 and 490.74 is: 736.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.70 : 1,601.79 = 490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.70/1,601.79 = 490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.70x = 1,601.79 × 490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.70x = 786,062.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,062.42/1,067.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.22

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