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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.10, 1,655.24 and 487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.10, 1,655.24 and 487.62 is: 731.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.10 : 1,655.24 = 487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.10/1,655.24 = 487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.10x = 1,655.24 × 487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.10x = 807,125.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,125.69/1,104.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.03

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