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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.15, 1,662.61 and 492.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.15, 1,662.61 and 492.29 is: 738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.15 : 1,662.61 = 492.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.15/1,662.61 = 492.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.15x = 1,662.61 × 492.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.15x = 818,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,476.73/1,108.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.60

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