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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.80, 1,603.28 and 491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.80, 1,603.28 and 491.76 is: 737.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.80 : 1,603.28 = 491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.80/1,603.28 = 491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.80x = 1,603.28 × 491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.80x = 788,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,428.97/1,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.68

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