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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.47, 1,655.97 and 487.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.47, 1,655.97 and 487.60 is: 731.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.47 : 1,655.97 = 487.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.47/1,655.97 = 487.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.47x = 1,655.97 × 487.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.47x = 807,450.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,450.97/1,103.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.74

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