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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.49, 2,063.27 and 498.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.49, 2,063.27 and 498.07 is: 747.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.49 : 2,063.27 = 498.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.49/2,063.27 = 498.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.49x = 2,063.27 × 498.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.49x = 1,027,640.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,640.08/1,375.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.11

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