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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.64, 2,064.02 and 498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.64, 2,064.02 and 498.26 is: 747.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.64 : 2,064.02 = 498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.64/2,064.02 = 498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.64x = 2,064.02 × 498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.64x = 1,028,418.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,418.61/1,375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.59

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