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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.48, 1,657.76 and 488.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.48, 1,657.76 and 488.75 is: 732.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.48 : 1,657.76 = 488.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.48/1,657.76 = 488.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.48x = 1,657.76 × 488.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.48x = 810,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,227.76/1,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.92

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