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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.73, 1,660.77 and 490.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.73, 1,660.77 and 490.73 is: 736.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.73 : 1,660.77 = 490.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.73/1,660.77 = 490.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.73x = 1,660.77 × 490.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.73x = 814,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,981.36/1,106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.39

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