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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.38, 1,661.25 and 492.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.38, 1,661.25 and 492.06 is: 737.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.38 : 1,661.25 = 492.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.38/1,661.25 = 492.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.38x = 1,661.25 × 492.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.38x = 817,434.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,434.68/1,108.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.50

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