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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072, 1,607.28 and 494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072, 1,607.28 and 494.56 is: 741.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072 : 1,607.28 = 494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072/1,607.28 = 494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072x = 1,607.28 × 494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072x = 794,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,896.40/1,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.51

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