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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.71, 1,660.65 and 490.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.71, 1,660.65 and 490.84 is: 736.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.71 : 1,660.65 = 490.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.71/1,660.65 = 490.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.71x = 1,660.65 × 490.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.71x = 815,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,113.45/1,106.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.52

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