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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.88, 2,046.62 and 487.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.88, 2,046.62 and 487.05 is: 730.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.88 : 2,046.62 = 487.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.88/2,046.62 = 487.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.88x = 2,046.62 × 487.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.88x = 996,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,803.84/1,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.32

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