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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.24, 1,602.36 and 491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.24, 1,602.36 and 491.52 is: 737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.24 : 1,602.36 = 491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.24/1,602.36 = 491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.24x = 1,602.36 × 491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.24x = 787,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,591.99/1,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.28

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