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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.55, 1,658.69 and 489.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.55, 1,658.69 and 489.41 is: 734.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.55 : 1,658.69 = 489.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.55/1,658.69 = 489.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.55x = 1,658.69 × 489.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.55x = 811,779.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,779.47/1,105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.28

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