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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.26, 1,670.10 and 497.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.26, 1,670.10 and 497.28 is: 745.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.26 : 1,670.10 = 497.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.26/1,670.10 = 497.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.26x = 1,670.10 × 497.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.26x = 830,507.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,507.33/1,114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.34

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