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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.44, 2,043.54 and 496.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.44, 2,043.54 and 496.74 is: 744.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.44 : 2,043.54 = 496.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.44/2,043.54 = 496.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.44x = 2,043.54 × 496.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.44x = 1,015,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,108.06/1,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.52

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