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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.23, 2,046.62 and 498.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.23, 2,046.62 and 498.61 is: 748.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.23 : 2,046.62 = 498.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.23/2,046.62 = 498.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.23x = 2,046.62 × 498.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.23x = 1,020,465.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,465.20/1,364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.02

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