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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.51, 1,669.94 and 496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.51, 1,669.94 and 496.64 is: 745.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.51 : 1,669.94 = 496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.51/1,669.94 = 496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.51x = 1,669.94 × 496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.51x = 829,348.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,348.17/1,112.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.48

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