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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.60, 1,661.55 and 491.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.60, 1,661.55 and 491.65 is: 736.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.60 : 1,661.55 = 491.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.60/1,661.55 = 491.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.60x = 1,661.55 × 491.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.60x = 816,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,901.06/1,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.88

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