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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.52, 1,675.74 and 492.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.52, 1,675.74 and 492.74 is: 738.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.52 : 1,675.74 = 492.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.52/1,675.74 = 492.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.52x = 1,675.74 × 492.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.52x = 825,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,704.13/1,117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.87

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