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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.00, 1,671.35 and 498.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.00, 1,671.35 and 498.23 is: 747.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.00 : 1,671.35 = 498.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.00/1,671.35 = 498.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.00x = 1,671.35 × 498.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.00x = 832,708.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,708.13/1,114.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.49

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