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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.77, 1,606.28 and 486.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.77, 1,606.28 and 486.75 is: 729.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.77 : 1,606.28 = 486.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.77/1,606.28 = 486.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.77x = 1,606.28 × 486.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.77x = 781,854.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,854.36/1,071.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.50

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