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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.25, 1,659.30 and 489.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.25, 1,659.30 and 489.77 is: 734.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.25 : 1,659.30 = 489.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.25/1,659.30 = 489.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.25x = 1,659.30 × 489.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.25x = 812,675.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,675.36/1,106.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.62

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