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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.08, 2,064.32 and 498.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.08, 2,064.32 and 498.64 is: 748.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.08 : 2,064.32 = 498.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.08/2,064.32 = 498.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.08x = 2,064.32 × 498.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.08x = 1,029,350.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,350.03/1,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.03

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