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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.29, 1,659.62 and 489.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.29, 1,659.62 and 489.69 is: 733.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.29 : 1,659.62 = 489.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.29/1,659.62 = 489.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.29x = 1,659.62 × 489.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.29x = 812,700.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,700.54/1,107.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.95

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