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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.76, 1,660.47 and 490.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.76, 1,660.47 and 490.38 is: 735.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.76 : 1,660.47 = 490.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.76/1,660.47 = 490.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.76x = 1,660.47 × 490.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.76x = 814,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,261.28/1,106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.72

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