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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.82, 2,064.42 and 498.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.82, 2,064.42 and 498.92 is: 748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.82 : 2,064.42 = 498.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.82/2,064.42 = 498.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.82x = 2,064.42 × 498.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.82x = 1,029,970.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,970.10/1,376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.08

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