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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.04, 1,675.86 and 492.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.04, 1,675.86 and 492.39 is: 738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.04 : 1,675.86 = 492.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.04/1,675.86 = 492.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.04x = 1,675.86 × 492.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.04x = 825,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,176.71/1,117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.72

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