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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.31, 2,064.52 and 498.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.31, 2,064.52 and 498.37 is: 747.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.31 : 2,064.52 = 498.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.31/2,064.52 = 498.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.31x = 2,064.52 × 498.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.31x = 1,028,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,894.83/1,376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.57

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