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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113, 1,669.52 and 496.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113, 1,669.52 and 496.63 is: 744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113 : 1,669.52 = 496.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113/1,669.52 = 496.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113x = 1,669.52 × 496.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113x = 829,133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,133.72/1,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.95

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