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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.39, 1,665.29 and 493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.39, 1,665.29 and 493.74 is: 740.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.39 : 1,665.29 = 493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.39/1,665.29 = 493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.39x = 1,665.29 × 493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.39x = 822,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,221.52/1,110.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.48

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