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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116, 1,674.12 and 499.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116, 1,674.12 and 499.98 is: 750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116 : 1,674.12 = 499.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116/1,674.12 = 499.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116x = 1,674.12 × 499.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116x = 837,026.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,026.52/1,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.02

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