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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.53, 1,669.17 and 496.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.53, 1,669.17 and 496.66 is: 745.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.53 : 1,669.17 = 496.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.53/1,669.17 = 496.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.53x = 1,669.17 × 496.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.53x = 829,007.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,007.66/1,112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.16

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