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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.39, 1,671.88 and 498.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.39, 1,671.88 and 498.25 is: 746.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.39 : 1,671.88 = 498.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.39/1,671.88 = 498.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.39x = 1,671.88 × 498.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.39x = 833,014.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,014.21/1,115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.84

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