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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.85, 1,655.74 and 487.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.85, 1,655.74 and 487.63 is: 730.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.85 : 1,655.74 = 487.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.85/1,655.74 = 487.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.85x = 1,655.74 × 487.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.85x = 807,388.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,388.50/1,104.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.77

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