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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.04, 1,656.25 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.04, 1,656.25 and 487.44 is: 730.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.04 : 1,656.25 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.04/1,656.25 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.04x = 1,656.25 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.04x = 807,321.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,321.28/1,105.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.58

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