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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.64, 2,048.46 and 499.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.64, 2,048.46 and 499.75 is: 749.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.64 : 2,048.46 = 499.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.64/2,048.46 = 499.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.64x = 2,048.46 × 499.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.64x = 1,023,717.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,717.89/1,365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.63

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