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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.51, 1,666.04 and 494.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.51, 1,666.04 and 494.42 is: 741.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.51 : 1,666.04 = 494.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.51/1,666.04 = 494.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.51x = 1,666.04 × 494.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.51x = 823,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,712.69/1,110.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.74

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