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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.68, 1,606.08 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.68, 1,606.08 and 493.20 is: 739.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.68 : 1,606.08 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.68/1,606.08 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.68x = 1,606.08 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.68x = 792,118.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,118.66/1,071.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.14

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