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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.40, 2,046.06 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.40, 2,046.06 and 498.24 is: 747.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.40 : 2,046.06 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.40/2,046.06 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.40x = 2,046.06 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.40x = 1,019,428.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,428.93/1,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.16

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