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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.76, 1,614.16 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.76, 1,614.16 and 498.48 is: 747.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.76 : 1,614.16 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.76/1,614.16 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.76x = 1,614.16 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.76x = 804,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,626.48/1,075.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.96

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