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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.80, 1,613.92 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.80, 1,613.92 and 498.48 is: 747.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.80 : 1,613.92 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.80/1,613.92 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.80x = 1,613.92 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.80x = 804,506.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,506.84/1,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.13

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