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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.97, 1,672.85 and 498.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.97, 1,672.85 and 498.62 is: 748.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.97 : 1,672.85 = 498.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.97/1,672.85 = 498.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.97x = 1,672.85 × 498.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.97x = 834,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,105.61/1,114.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.10

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