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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.28, 1,614.15 and 499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.28, 1,614.15 and 499.02 is: 748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.28 : 1,614.15 = 499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.28/1,614.15 = 499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.28x = 1,614.15 × 499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.28x = 805,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,493.13/1,076.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.40

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