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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.18, 1,670.94 and 497.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.18, 1,670.94 and 497.96 is: 746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.18 : 1,670.94 = 497.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.18/1,670.94 = 497.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.18x = 1,670.94 × 497.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.18x = 832,061.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,061.28/1,115.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.12

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