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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.55, 1,661.69 and 491.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.55, 1,661.69 and 491.41 is: 737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.55 : 1,661.69 = 491.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.55/1,661.69 = 491.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.55x = 1,661.69 × 491.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.55x = 816,571.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,571.08/1,107.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.28

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