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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.88, 2,042.52 and 496.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.88, 2,042.52 and 496.36 is: 743.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.88 : 2,042.52 = 496.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.88/2,042.52 = 496.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.88x = 2,042.52 × 496.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.88x = 1,013,818.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,818.26/1,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.88

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