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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.48, 1,664.26 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.48, 1,664.26 and 493.20 is: 739.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.48 : 1,664.26 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.48/1,664.26 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.48x = 1,664.26 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.48x = 820,813.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,813.03/1,109.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.82

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