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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.48, 1,664.94 and 493.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.48, 1,664.94 and 493.86 is: 740.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.48 : 1,664.94 = 493.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.48/1,664.94 = 493.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.48x = 1,664.94 × 493.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.48x = 822,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,247.27/1,110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.44

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