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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.39, 1,655.51 and 486.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.39, 1,655.51 and 486.65 is: 730.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.39 : 1,655.51 = 486.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.39/1,655.51 = 486.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.39x = 1,655.51 × 486.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.39x = 805,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,658.75/1,103.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.17

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