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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.38, 2,044.77 and 497.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.38, 2,044.77 and 497.86 is: 746.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.38 : 2,044.77 = 497.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.38/2,044.77 = 497.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.38x = 2,044.77 × 497.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.38x = 1,018,006.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,006.70/1,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.13

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