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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.09, 2,046.23 and 498.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.09, 2,046.23 and 498.17 is: 747.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.09 : 2,046.23 = 498.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.09/2,046.23 = 498.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.09x = 2,046.23 × 498.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.09x = 1,019,367.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,367.91/1,364.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.29

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