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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.62, 1,602.38 and 491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.62, 1,602.38 and 491 is: 736.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.62 : 1,602.38 = 491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.62/1,602.38 = 491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.62x = 1,602.38 × 491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.62x = 786,768.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,768.58/1,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.25

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