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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.66, 1,656.96 and 488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.66, 1,656.96 and 488.44 is: 731.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.66 : 1,656.96 = 488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.66/1,656.96 = 488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.66x = 1,656.96 × 488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.66x = 809,325.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,325.54/1,105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.98

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