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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.15, 1,655.13 and 486.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.15, 1,655.13 and 486.84 is: 730.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.15 : 1,655.13 = 486.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.15/1,655.13 = 486.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.15x = 1,655.13 × 486.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.15x = 805,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,783.49/1,103.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.44

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