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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.04, 1,655.63 and 487.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.04, 1,655.63 and 487.31 is: 730.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.04 : 1,655.63 = 487.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.04/1,655.63 = 487.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.04x = 1,655.63 × 487.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.04x = 806,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,808.59/1,104.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.78

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