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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.62, 1,612.83 and 497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.62, 1,612.83 and 497.94 is: 746.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.62 : 1,612.83 = 497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.62/1,612.83 = 497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.62x = 1,612.83 × 497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.62x = 803,092.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,092.57/1,075.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.63

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