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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.34, 1,603.82 and 492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.34, 1,603.82 and 492.08 is: 738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.34 : 1,603.82 = 492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.34/1,603.82 = 492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.34x = 1,603.82 × 492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.34x = 789,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,207.75/1,069.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.03

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