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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.40, 1,607.31 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.40, 1,607.31 and 494.28 is: 741.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.40 : 1,607.31 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.40/1,607.31 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.40x = 1,607.31 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.40x = 794,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,450.68/1,071.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.51

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