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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.68, 1,670.43 and 497.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.68, 1,670.43 and 497.42 is: 746.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.68 : 1,670.43 = 497.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.68/1,670.43 = 497.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.68x = 1,670.43 × 497.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.68x = 830,905.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,905.29/1,113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.09

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