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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.60, 1,654.18 and 486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.60, 1,654.18 and 486.44 is: 729.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.60 : 1,654.18 = 486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.60/1,654.18 = 486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.60x = 1,654.18 × 486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.60x = 804,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,659.32/1,102.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.78

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