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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.64, 2,044.23 and 497.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.64, 2,044.23 and 497.02 is: 745.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.64 : 2,044.23 = 497.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.64/2,044.23 = 497.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.64x = 2,044.23 × 497.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.64x = 1,016,023.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,023.19/1,362.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.63

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