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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.43, 2,063.97 and 498.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.43, 2,063.97 and 498.90 is: 748.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.43 : 2,063.97 = 498.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.43/2,063.97 = 498.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.43x = 2,063.97 × 498.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.43x = 1,029,712.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,712.76/1,376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.10

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