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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.93, 1,668.35 and 496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.93, 1,668.35 and 496.73 is: 744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.93 : 1,668.35 = 496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.93/1,668.35 = 496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.93x = 1,668.35 × 496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.93x = 828,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,719.50/1,112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.63

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