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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.26, 1,608.93 and 495.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.26, 1,608.93 and 495.02 is: 742.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.26 : 1,608.93 = 495.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.26/1,608.93 = 495.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.26x = 1,608.93 × 495.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.26x = 796,452.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,452.53/1,072.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.78

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