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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.48, 1,663.75 and 492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.48, 1,663.75 and 492.76 is: 738.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.48 : 1,663.75 = 492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.48/1,663.75 = 492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.48x = 1,663.75 × 492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.48x = 819,829.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,829.45/1,109.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.93

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