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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.98, 1,672.87 and 498.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.98, 1,672.87 and 498.63 is: 748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.98 : 1,672.87 = 498.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.98/1,672.87 = 498.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.98x = 1,672.87 × 498.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.98x = 834,143.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,143.17/1,114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.12

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