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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.16, 1,614 and 498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.16, 1,614 and 498.72 is: 747.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.16 : 1,614 = 498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.16/1,614 = 498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.16x = 1,614 × 498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.16x = 804,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,934.08/1,076.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.97

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