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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.76, 1,673.50 and 499.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.76, 1,673.50 and 499.33 is: 748.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.76 : 1,673.50 = 499.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.76/1,673.50 = 499.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.76x = 1,673.50 × 499.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.76x = 835,628.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,628.76/1,115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.93

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