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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.74, 2,046.65 and 999.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.74, 2,046.65 and 999.47 is: 1,499.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.74 : 2,046.65 = 999.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.74/2,046.65 = 999.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.74x = 2,046.65 × 999.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.74x = 2,045,550.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,550.04/1,363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.96

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