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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.78, 1,664.46 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.78, 1,664.46 and 494.10 is: 740.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.78 : 1,664.46 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.78/1,664.46 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.78x = 1,664.46 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.78x = 822,409.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,409.69/1,110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.39

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