Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.98, 1,666 and 494.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,110.98, 1,666 and 494.26 is: 741.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,110.98 : 1,666 = 494.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,110.98/1,666 = 494.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,110.98x = 1,666 × 494.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,110.98x = 823,437.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 823,437.16/1,110.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741.18
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