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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.28, 1,668.76 and 497.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.28, 1,668.76 and 497.27 is: 745.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.28 : 1,668.76 = 497.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.28/1,668.76 = 497.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.28x = 1,668.76 × 497.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.28x = 829,824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,824.29/1,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.39

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