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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.02, 1,662.58 and 492.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.02, 1,662.58 and 492.39 is: 738.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.02 : 1,662.58 = 492.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.02/1,662.58 = 492.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.02x = 1,662.58 × 492.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.02x = 818,637.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,637.77/1,109.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.16

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