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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.88, 1,659.78 and 490.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.88, 1,659.78 and 490.47 is: 735.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.88 : 1,659.78 = 490.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.88/1,659.78 = 490.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.88x = 1,659.78 × 490.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.88x = 814,072.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,072.30/1,106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.47

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