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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.04, 1,666.98 and 496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.04, 1,666.98 and 496.08 is: 743.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.04 : 1,666.98 = 496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.04/1,666.98 = 496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.04x = 1,666.98 × 496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.04x = 826,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,955.44/1,112.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.64

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