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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.20, 1,609.26 and 495.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.20, 1,609.26 and 495.76 is: 743.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.20 : 1,609.26 = 495.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.20/1,609.26 = 495.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.20x = 1,609.26 × 495.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.20x = 797,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,806.74/1,073.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.39

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