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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.38, 1,663.29 and 492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.38, 1,663.29 and 492.24 is: 738.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.38 : 1,663.29 = 492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.38/1,663.29 = 492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.38x = 1,663.29 × 492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.38x = 818,737.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,737.87/1,108.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.68

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