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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.98, 2,046.22 and 498.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.98, 2,046.22 and 498.68 is: 747.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.98 : 2,046.22 = 498.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.98/2,046.22 = 498.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.98x = 2,046.22 × 498.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.98x = 1,020,408.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,408.99/1,364.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.56

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