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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.16, 1,661.47 and 491.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.16, 1,661.47 and 491.54 is: 736.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.16 : 1,661.47 = 491.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.16/1,661.47 = 491.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.16x = 1,661.47 × 491.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.16x = 816,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,669.43/1,108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.96

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