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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.35, 1,670.45 and 497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.35, 1,670.45 and 497.12 is: 745.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.35 : 1,670.45 = 497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.35/1,670.45 = 497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.35x = 1,670.45 × 497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.35x = 830,403.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,403.27/1,113.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.86

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