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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.32, 1,611.36 and 497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.32, 1,611.36 and 497.52 is: 745.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.32 : 1,611.36 = 497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.32/1,611.36 = 497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.32x = 1,611.36 × 497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.32x = 801,683.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,683.83/1,075.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.53

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