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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.05, 2,043.34 and 496.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.05, 2,043.34 and 496.75 is: 744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.05 : 2,043.34 = 496.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.05/2,043.34 = 496.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.05x = 2,043.34 × 496.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.05x = 1,015,029.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,029.15/1,363.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.67

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