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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.40, 1,665.60 and 494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.40, 1,665.60 and 494.80 is: 742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.40 : 1,665.60 = 494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.40/1,665.60 = 494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.40x = 1,665.60 × 494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.40x = 824,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,138.88/1,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.20

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