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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.73, 1,616.02 and 492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.73, 1,616.02 and 492.62 is: 739.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.73 : 1,616.02 = 492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.73/1,616.02 = 492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.73x = 1,616.02 × 492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.73x = 796,074.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,074.46/1,076.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.35

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