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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.83, 1,671.15 and 497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.83, 1,671.15 and 497.48 is: 746.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.83 : 1,671.15 = 497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.83/1,671.15 = 497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.83x = 1,671.15 × 497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.83x = 831,361.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,361.21/1,113.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.40

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