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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.95, 1,658.94 and 489.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.95, 1,658.94 and 489.51 is: 734.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.95 : 1,658.94 = 489.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.95/1,658.94 = 489.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.95x = 1,658.94 × 489.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.95x = 812,067.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,067.72/1,105.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.27

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