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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.13, 1,657.28 and 489.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.13, 1,657.28 and 489.12 is: 733.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.13 : 1,657.28 = 489.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.13/1,657.28 = 489.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.13x = 1,657.28 × 489.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.13x = 810,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,606.35/1,105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.50

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