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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.14, 2,044.12 and 496.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.14, 2,044.12 and 496.46 is: 745.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.14 : 2,044.12 = 496.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.14/2,044.12 = 496.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.14x = 2,044.12 × 496.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.14x = 1,014,813.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,813.59/1,362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.01

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