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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.56, 1,673.25 and 499.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.56, 1,673.25 and 499.30 is: 748.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.56 : 1,673.25 = 499.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.56/1,673.25 = 499.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.56x = 1,673.25 × 499.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.56x = 835,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,453.73/1,115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.91

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