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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.60, 2,047.18 and 498.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.60, 2,047.18 and 498.90 is: 748.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.60 : 2,047.18 = 498.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.60/2,047.18 = 498.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.60x = 2,047.18 × 498.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.60x = 1,021,338.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,338.10/1,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.45

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