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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.47, 1,663.35 and 492.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.47, 1,663.35 and 492.15 is: 738.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.47 : 1,663.35 = 492.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.47/1,663.35 = 492.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.47x = 1,663.35 × 492.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.47x = 818,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,617.70/1,108.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.51

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