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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.26, 1,611.53 and 490.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.26, 1,611.53 and 490.09 is: 734.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.26 : 1,611.53 = 490.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.26/1,611.53 = 490.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.26x = 1,611.53 × 490.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.26x = 789,794.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,794.74/1,075.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.52

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