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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.63, 1,659.95 and 490.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.63, 1,659.95 and 490.63 is: 735.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.63 : 1,659.95 = 490.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.63/1,659.95 = 490.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.63x = 1,659.95 × 490.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.63x = 814,421.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,421.27/1,106.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.95

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