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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.33, 1,659.86 and 490.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.33, 1,659.86 and 490.41 is: 735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.33 : 1,659.86 = 490.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.33/1,659.86 = 490.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.33x = 1,659.86 × 490.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.33x = 814,009.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,009.49/1,107.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.11

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