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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.98, 1,665.69 and 494.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.98, 1,665.69 and 494.36 is: 741.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.98 : 1,665.69 = 494.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.98/1,665.69 = 494.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.98x = 1,665.69 × 494.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.98x = 823,442.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,442.18/1,110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.19

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