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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.04, 1,604.04 and 492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.04, 1,604.04 and 492.08 is: 738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.04 : 1,604.04 = 492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.04/1,604.04 = 492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.04x = 1,604.04 × 492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.04x = 789,316.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,316.00/1,069.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.34

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