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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.32, 1,602.36 and 491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.32, 1,602.36 and 491.52 is: 736.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.32 : 1,602.36 = 491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.32/1,602.36 = 491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.32x = 1,602.36 × 491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.32x = 787,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,591.99/1,069.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.54

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