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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.17, 1,674.25 and 499.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.17, 1,674.25 and 499.73 is: 749.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.17 : 1,674.25 = 499.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.17/1,674.25 = 499.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.17x = 1,674.25 × 499.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.17x = 836,672.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,672.95/1,116.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.59

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