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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.53, 1,603.49 and 492.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.53, 1,603.49 and 492.27 is: 738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.53 : 1,603.49 = 492.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.53/1,603.49 = 492.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.53x = 1,603.49 × 492.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.53x = 789,347.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,347.56/1,069.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.03

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