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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.25, 1,614.40 and 491.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.25, 1,614.40 and 491.23 is: 736.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.25 : 1,614.40 = 491.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.25/1,614.40 = 491.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.25x = 1,614.40 × 491.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.25x = 793,042.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,042.50/1,076.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.85

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