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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.48, 1,664.62 and 493.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.48, 1,664.62 and 493.13 is: 739.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.48 : 1,664.62 = 493.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.48/1,664.62 = 493.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.48x = 1,664.62 × 493.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.48x = 820,876.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,876.99/1,109.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.87

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