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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.10, 1,673.47 and 499.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.10, 1,673.47 and 499.69 is: 749.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.10 : 1,673.47 = 499.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.10/1,673.47 = 499.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.10x = 1,673.47 × 499.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.10x = 836,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,216.22/1,116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.23

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