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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.78, 1,613.76 and 498.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.78, 1,613.76 and 498.34 is: 747.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.78 : 1,613.76 = 498.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.78/1,613.76 = 498.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.78x = 1,613.76 × 498.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.78x = 804,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,201.16/1,075.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.55

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