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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.07, 1,672.80 and 498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.07, 1,672.80 and 498.76 is: 748.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.07 : 1,672.80 = 498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.07/1,672.80 = 498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.07x = 1,672.80 × 498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.07x = 834,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,322.48/1,115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.23

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