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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.56, 1,625.92 and 499.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.56, 1,625.92 and 499.38 is: 748.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.56 : 1,625.92 = 499.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.56/1,625.92 = 499.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.56x = 1,625.92 × 499.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.56x = 811,951.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,951.93/1,084.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.65

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