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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.68, 1,658.52 and 490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.68, 1,658.52 and 490.08 is: 735.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.68 : 1,658.52 = 490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.68/1,658.52 = 490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.68x = 1,658.52 × 490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.68x = 812,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,807.48/1,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.12

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