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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.36, 1,671.23 and 497.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.36, 1,671.23 and 497.69 is: 746.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.36 : 1,671.23 = 497.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.36/1,671.23 = 497.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.36x = 1,671.23 × 497.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.36x = 831,763.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,763.01/1,114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.41

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