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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.88, 1,671.24 and 498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.88, 1,671.24 and 498.04 is: 747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.88 : 1,671.24 = 498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.88/1,671.24 = 498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.88x = 1,671.24 × 498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.88x = 832,344.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,344.37/1,113.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.25

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