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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.90, 1,669.53 and 496.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.90, 1,669.53 and 496.59 is: 744.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.90 : 1,669.53 = 496.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.90/1,669.53 = 496.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.90x = 1,669.53 × 496.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.90x = 829,071.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,071.90/1,112.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.97

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