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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.94, 1,670.96 and 497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.94, 1,670.96 and 497.44 is: 746.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.94 : 1,670.96 = 497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.94/1,670.96 = 497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.94x = 1,670.96 × 497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.94x = 831,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,202.34/1,113.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.18

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