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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.52, 2,046.52 and 498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.52, 2,046.52 and 498.80 is: 747.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.52 : 2,046.52 = 498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.52/2,046.52 = 498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.52x = 2,046.52 × 498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.52x = 1,020,804.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,804.18/1,365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.56

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