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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.98, 1,669.86 and 496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.98, 1,669.86 and 496.64 is: 745.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.98 : 1,669.86 = 496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.98/1,669.86 = 496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.98x = 1,669.86 × 496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.98x = 829,319.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,319.27/1,112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.13

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