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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.63, 2,042.45 and 496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.63, 2,042.45 and 496.14 is: 744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.63 : 2,042.45 = 496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.63/2,042.45 = 496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.63x = 2,042.45 × 496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.63x = 1,013,338.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,338.66/1,361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.21

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