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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.40, 1,668.78 and 496.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.40, 1,668.78 and 496.09 is: 744.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.40 : 1,668.78 = 496.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.40/1,668.78 = 496.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.40x = 1,668.78 × 496.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.40x = 827,867.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,867.16/1,112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.22

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