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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.93, 1,663.85 and 493.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.93, 1,663.85 and 493.73 is: 740.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.93 : 1,663.85 = 493.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.93/1,663.85 = 493.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.93x = 1,663.85 × 493.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.93x = 821,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,492.66/1,109.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.13

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