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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.46, 1,662.10 and 491.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.46, 1,662.10 and 491.90 is: 737.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.46 : 1,662.10 = 491.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.46/1,662.10 = 491.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.46x = 1,662.10 × 491.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.46x = 817,578.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,578.68/1,108.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.58

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