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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.29, 1,670.54 and 496.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.29, 1,670.54 and 496.97 is: 745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.29 : 1,670.54 = 496.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.29/1,670.54 = 496.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.29x = 1,670.54 × 496.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.29x = 830,197.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,197.43/1,113.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.72

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