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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.92, 1,656.80 and 488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.92, 1,656.80 and 488.32 is: 732.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.92 : 1,656.80 = 488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.92/1,656.80 = 488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.92x = 1,656.80 × 488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.92x = 809,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,048.58/1,104.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.22

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