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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.08, 1,612.62 and 498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.08, 1,612.62 and 498 is: 747

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.08 : 1,612.62 = 498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.08/1,612.62 = 498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.08x = 1,612.62 × 498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.08x = 803,084.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,084.76/1,075.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747

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