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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.35, 1,657.99 and 489.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.35, 1,657.99 and 489.13 is: 733.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.35 : 1,657.99 = 489.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.35/1,657.99 = 489.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.35x = 1,657.99 × 489.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.35x = 810,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,972.65/1,106.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.02

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