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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.70, 1,671.53 and 498.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.70, 1,671.53 and 498.41 is: 747.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.70 : 1,671.53 = 498.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.70/1,671.53 = 498.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.70x = 1,671.53 × 498.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.70x = 833,104.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,104.55/1,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.38

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