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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.64, 2,048.73 and 500.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.64, 2,048.73 and 500.02 is: 750.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.64 : 2,048.73 = 500.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.64/2,048.73 = 500.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.64x = 2,048.73 × 500.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.64x = 1,024,405.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,405.97/1,365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.13

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