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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.75, 1,672.17 and 498.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.75, 1,672.17 and 498.50 is: 747.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.75 : 1,672.17 = 498.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.75/1,672.17 = 498.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.75x = 1,672.17 × 498.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.75x = 833,576.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,576.75/1,114.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.77

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