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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.54, 1,658.72 and 490.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.54, 1,658.72 and 490.58 is: 735.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.54 : 1,658.72 = 490.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.54/1,658.72 = 490.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.54x = 1,658.72 × 490.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.54x = 813,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,734.86/1,106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.39

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