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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.06, 1,662.43 and 491.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.06, 1,662.43 and 491.92 is: 738.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.06 : 1,662.43 = 491.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.06/1,662.43 = 491.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.06x = 1,662.43 × 491.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.06x = 817,782.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,782.57/1,108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.03

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