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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.99, 1,660.12 and 490.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.99, 1,660.12 and 490.68 is: 735.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.99 : 1,660.12 = 490.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.99/1,660.12 = 490.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.99x = 1,660.12 × 490.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.99x = 814,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,587.68/1,106.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.86

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