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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.76, 1,612.14 and 497.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.76, 1,612.14 and 497.56 is: 746.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.76 : 1,612.14 = 497.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.76/1,612.14 = 497.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.76x = 1,612.14 × 497.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.76x = 802,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,136.38/1,074.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.34

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