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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.04, 2,044.12 and 497.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.04, 2,044.12 and 497.12 is: 745.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.04 : 2,044.12 = 497.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.04/2,044.12 = 497.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.04x = 2,044.12 × 497.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.04x = 1,016,172.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,172.93/1,363.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.52

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