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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.97, 1,656.09 and 487.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.97, 1,656.09 and 487.95 is: 731.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.97 : 1,656.09 = 487.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.97/1,656.09 = 487.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.97x = 1,656.09 × 487.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.97x = 808,089.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,089.12/1,103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.98

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