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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.10, 1,654.94 and 486.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.10, 1,654.94 and 486.94 is: 730.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.10 : 1,654.94 = 486.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.10/1,654.94 = 486.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.10x = 1,654.94 × 486.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.10x = 805,854.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,854.05/1,103.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.54

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