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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.71, 2,046.85 and 498.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.71, 2,046.85 and 498.82 is: 748.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.71 : 2,046.85 = 498.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.71/2,046.85 = 498.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.71x = 2,046.85 × 498.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.71x = 1,020,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,999.48/1,364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.15

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