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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.92, 1,668.22 and 496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.92, 1,668.22 and 496.10 is: 743.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.92 : 1,668.22 = 496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.92/1,668.22 = 496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.92x = 1,668.22 × 496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.92x = 827,603.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,603.94/1,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.63

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