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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.28, 1,613.36 and 497.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.28, 1,613.36 and 497.80 is: 746.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.28 : 1,613.36 = 497.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.28/1,613.36 = 497.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.28x = 1,613.36 × 497.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.28x = 803,130.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,130.61/1,075.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.90

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