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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.45, 2,046.69 and 498.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.45, 2,046.69 and 498.75 is: 748.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.45 : 2,046.69 = 498.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.45/2,046.69 = 498.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.45x = 2,046.69 × 498.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.45x = 1,020,786.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,786.64/1,364.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.13

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