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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.87, 2,063.38 and 498.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.87, 2,063.38 and 498.27 is: 747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.87 : 2,063.38 = 498.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.87/2,063.38 = 498.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.87x = 2,063.38 × 498.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.87x = 1,028,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,120.35/1,375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.25

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