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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.58, 1,659.86 and 490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.58, 1,659.86 and 490.56 is: 735.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.58 : 1,659.86 = 490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.58/1,659.86 = 490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.58x = 1,659.86 × 490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.58x = 814,260.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,260.92/1,106.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.84

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