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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.90, 1,668.23 and 496.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.90, 1,668.23 and 496.03 is: 744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.90 : 1,668.23 = 496.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.90/1,668.23 = 496.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.90x = 1,668.23 × 496.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.90x = 827,492.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,492.13/1,111.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.21

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