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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.04, 1,668.48 and 497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.04, 1,668.48 and 497.08 is: 745.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.04 : 1,668.48 = 497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.04/1,668.48 = 497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.04x = 1,668.48 × 497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.04x = 829,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,368.04/1,113.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.14

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