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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.04, 1,671.19 and 498.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.04, 1,671.19 and 498.13 is: 746.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.04 : 1,671.19 = 498.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.04/1,671.19 = 498.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.04x = 1,671.19 × 498.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.04x = 832,469.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,469.87/1,115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.58

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