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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.95, 2,047.73 and 499.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.95, 2,047.73 and 499.25 is: 748.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.95 : 2,047.73 = 499.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.95/2,047.73 = 499.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.95x = 2,047.73 × 499.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.95x = 1,022,326.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,326.71/1,364.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.99

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