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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.48, 1,663.02 and 492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.48, 1,663.02 and 492.32 is: 738.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.48 : 1,663.02 = 492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.48/1,663.02 = 492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.48x = 1,663.02 × 492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.48x = 818,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,738.01/1,108.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.61

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