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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.36, 1,670.16 and 496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.36, 1,670.16 and 496.80 is: 745.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.36 : 1,670.16 = 496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.36/1,670.16 = 496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.36x = 1,670.16 × 496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.36x = 829,735.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,735.49/1,113.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.25

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