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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.86, 2,065.32 and 499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.86, 2,065.32 and 499.44 is: 749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.86 : 2,065.32 = 499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.86/2,065.32 = 499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.86x = 2,065.32 × 499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.86x = 1,031,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,503.42/1,376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.17

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