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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068, 1,602.12 and 491.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068, 1,602.12 and 491.28 is: 736.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068 : 1,602.12 = 491.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068/1,602.12 = 491.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068x = 1,602.12 × 491.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068x = 787,089.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,089.51/1,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.98

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