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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.26, 2,064.62 and 498.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.26, 2,064.62 and 498.49 is: 747.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.26 : 2,064.62 = 498.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.26/2,064.62 = 498.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.26x = 2,064.62 × 498.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.26x = 1,029,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,188.51/1,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.82

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