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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.70, 1,659.84 and 490.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.70, 1,659.84 and 490.26 is: 735.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.70 : 1,659.84 = 490.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.70/1,659.84 = 490.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.70x = 1,659.84 × 490.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.70x = 813,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,753.16/1,106.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.30

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