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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.57, 1,616.33 and 492.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.57, 1,616.33 and 492.13 is: 737.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.57 : 1,616.33 = 492.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.57/1,616.33 = 492.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.57x = 1,616.33 × 492.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.57x = 795,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,444.48/1,078.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.50

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