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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.10, 1,662.30 and 492.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.10, 1,662.30 and 492.15 is: 737.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.10 : 1,662.30 = 492.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.10/1,662.30 = 492.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.10x = 1,662.30 × 492.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.10x = 818,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,100.95/1,109.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.63

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