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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.88, 1,672.44 and 498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.88, 1,672.44 and 498.72 is: 747.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.88 : 1,672.44 = 498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.88/1,672.44 = 498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.88x = 1,672.44 × 498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.88x = 834,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,079.28/1,115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.46

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