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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.88, 1,673.62 and 499.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.88, 1,673.62 and 499.47 is: 749.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.88 : 1,673.62 = 499.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.88/1,673.62 = 499.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.88x = 1,673.62 × 499.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.88x = 835,922.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,922.98/1,115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.12

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