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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.48, 1,665.25 and 493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.48, 1,665.25 and 493.76 is: 740.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.48 : 1,665.25 = 493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.48/1,665.25 = 493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.48x = 1,665.25 × 493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.48x = 822,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,233.84/1,110.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.43

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