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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.24, 1,668.60 and 496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.24, 1,668.60 and 496.02 is: 743.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.24 : 1,668.60 = 496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.24/1,668.60 = 496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.24x = 1,668.60 × 496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.24x = 827,658.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,658.97/1,113.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.47

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