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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.40, 1,625.18 and 490.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.40, 1,625.18 and 490.98 is: 735.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.40 : 1,625.18 = 490.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.40/1,625.18 = 490.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.40x = 1,625.18 × 490.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.40x = 797,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,930.88/1,084.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.83

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