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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.11, 2,046.47 and 498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.11, 2,046.47 and 498.40 is: 747.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.11 : 2,046.47 = 498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.11/2,046.47 = 498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.11x = 2,046.47 × 498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.11x = 1,019,960.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,960.65/1,364.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.71

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