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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.61, 1,664.80 and 493.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.61, 1,664.80 and 493.37 is: 740.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.61 : 1,664.80 = 493.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.61/1,664.80 = 493.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.61x = 1,664.80 × 493.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.61x = 821,362.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,362.38/1,109.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.23

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