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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.23, 1,617.14 and 493.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.23, 1,617.14 and 493.07 is: 739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.23 : 1,617.14 = 493.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.23/1,617.14 = 493.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.23x = 1,617.14 × 493.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.23x = 797,352.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,352.67/1,078.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.50

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