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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.54, 1,657.22 and 489.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.54, 1,657.22 and 489.58 is: 733.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.54 : 1,657.22 = 489.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.54/1,657.22 = 489.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.54x = 1,657.22 × 489.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.54x = 811,341.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,341.77/1,105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.89

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