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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.80, 1,672.23 and 498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.80, 1,672.23 and 498.36 is: 747.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.80 : 1,672.23 = 498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.80/1,672.23 = 498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.80x = 1,672.23 × 498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.80x = 833,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,372.54/1,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.55

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