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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.75, 1,614.36 and 491.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.75, 1,614.36 and 491.46 is: 736.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.75 : 1,614.36 = 491.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.75/1,614.36 = 491.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.75x = 1,614.36 × 491.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.75x = 793,393.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,393.37/1,076.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.84

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