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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.55, 2,047.05 and 498.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.55, 2,047.05 and 498.85 is: 748.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.55 : 2,047.05 = 498.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.55/2,047.05 = 498.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.55x = 2,047.05 × 498.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.55x = 1,021,170.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,170.89/1,364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.36

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