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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.94, 2,047.11 and 499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.94, 2,047.11 and 499.42 is: 748.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.94 : 2,047.11 = 499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.94/2,047.11 = 499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.94x = 2,047.11 × 499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.94x = 1,022,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,367.68/1,365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.47

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