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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.99, 1,656.62 and 487.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.99, 1,656.62 and 487.64 is: 731.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.99 : 1,656.62 = 487.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.99/1,656.62 = 487.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.99x = 1,656.62 × 487.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.99x = 807,823.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,823.46/1,103.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.73

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