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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.24, 2,046.44 and 486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.24, 2,046.44 and 486.70 is: 730.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.24 : 2,046.44 = 486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.24/2,046.44 = 486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.24x = 2,046.44 × 486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.24x = 995,998.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,998.45/1,364.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.07

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