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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.06, 1,672.50 and 498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.06, 1,672.50 and 498.80 is: 748.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.06 : 1,672.50 = 498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.06/1,672.50 = 498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.06x = 1,672.50 × 498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.06x = 834,243
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,243/1,115.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.16

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