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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.48, 1,658.94 and 489.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.48, 1,658.94 and 489.85 is: 734.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.48 : 1,658.94 = 489.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.48/1,658.94 = 489.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.48x = 1,658.94 × 489.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.48x = 812,627.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,627.15/1,106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.43

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