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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.23, 1,658.69 and 489.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.23, 1,658.69 and 489.47 is: 733.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.23 : 1,658.69 = 489.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.23/1,658.69 = 489.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.23x = 1,658.69 × 489.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.23x = 811,876.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,876.55/1,107.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.25

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