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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.63, 1,653.57 and 485.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.63, 1,653.57 and 485.92 is: 728.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.63 : 1,653.57 = 485.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.63/1,653.57 = 485.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.63x = 1,653.57 × 485.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.63x = 803,502.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,502.73/1,102.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.71

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