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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.47, 1,656.26 and 487.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.47, 1,656.26 and 487.74 is: 731.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.47 : 1,656.26 = 487.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.47/1,656.26 = 487.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.47x = 1,656.26 × 487.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.47x = 807,824.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,824.25/1,104.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.41

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