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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.92, 2,063.34 and 498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.92, 2,063.34 and 498.18 is: 747.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.92 : 2,063.34 = 498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.92/2,063.34 = 498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.92x = 2,063.34 × 498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.92x = 1,027,914.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,914.72/1,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.07

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