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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.11, 1,662.17 and 491.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.11, 1,662.17 and 491.43 is: 737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.11 : 1,662.17 = 491.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.11/1,662.17 = 491.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.11x = 1,662.17 × 491.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.11x = 816,837.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,837.75/1,108.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.15

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