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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.82, 1,654.66 and 486.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.82, 1,654.66 and 486.09 is: 729.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.82 : 1,654.66 = 486.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.82/1,654.66 = 486.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.82x = 1,654.66 × 486.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.82x = 804,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,315.84/1,102.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.33

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