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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.48, 1,659.25 and 489.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.48, 1,659.25 and 489.75 is: 734.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.48 : 1,659.25 = 489.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.48/1,659.25 = 489.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.48x = 1,659.25 × 489.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.48x = 812,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,617.69/1,106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.42

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