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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.45, 2,041.97 and 495.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.45, 2,041.97 and 495.77 is: 743.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.45 : 2,041.97 = 495.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.45/2,041.97 = 495.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.45x = 2,041.97 × 495.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.45x = 1,012,334.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,334.78/1,361.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.57

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