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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.46, 2,048.76 and 499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.46, 2,048.76 and 499.84 is: 749.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.46 : 2,048.76 = 499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.46/2,048.76 = 499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.46x = 2,048.76 × 499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.46x = 1,024,052.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,052.20/1,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.97

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