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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.88, 2,046.09 and 498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.88, 2,046.09 and 498.26 is: 747.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.88 : 2,046.09 = 498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.88/2,046.09 = 498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.88x = 2,046.09 × 498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.88x = 1,019,484.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,484.80/1,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.49

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