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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.61, 2,045.72 and 497.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.61, 2,045.72 and 497.90 is: 746.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.61 : 2,045.72 = 497.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.61/2,045.72 = 497.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.61x = 2,045.72 × 497.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.61x = 1,018,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,561.50/1,363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.96

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