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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.54, 1,612.88 and 498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.54, 1,612.88 and 498 is: 746.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.54 : 1,612.88 = 498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.54/1,612.88 = 498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.54x = 1,612.88 × 498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.54x = 803,214.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,214.24/1,075.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.80

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