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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.49, 1,658.14 and 489.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.49, 1,658.14 and 489.21 is: 733.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.49 : 1,658.14 = 489.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.49/1,658.14 = 489.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.49x = 1,658.14 × 489.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.49x = 811,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,178.67/1,105.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.77

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