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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.16, 1,617.30 and 492.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.16, 1,617.30 and 492.56 is: 738.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.16 : 1,617.30 = 492.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.16/1,617.30 = 492.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.16x = 1,617.30 × 492.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.16x = 796,617.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,617.29/1,078.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.87

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