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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.45, 1,604.38 and 492.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.45, 1,604.38 and 492.33 is: 738.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.45 : 1,604.38 = 492.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.45/1,604.38 = 492.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.45x = 1,604.38 × 492.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.45x = 789,882.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,882.47/1,069.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.59

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