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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.07, 1,615.59 and 491.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.07, 1,615.59 and 491.63 is: 736.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.07 : 1,615.59 = 491.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.07/1,615.59 = 491.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.07x = 1,615.59 × 491.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.07x = 794,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,270.05/1,078.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.75

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