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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.70, 1,653.73 and 486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.70, 1,653.73 and 486.24 is: 729.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.70 : 1,653.73 = 486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.70/1,653.73 = 486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.70x = 1,653.73 × 486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.70x = 804,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,109.68/1,102.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.22

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