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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.63, 1,670.67 and 497.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.63, 1,670.67 and 497.46 is: 746.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.63 : 1,670.67 = 497.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.63/1,670.67 = 497.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.63x = 1,670.67 × 497.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.63x = 831,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,091.50/1,113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.29

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