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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.30, 2,065.03 and 499.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.30, 2,065.03 and 499.69 is: 749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.30 : 2,065.03 = 499.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.30/2,065.03 = 499.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.30x = 2,065.03 × 499.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.30x = 1,031,876.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,876.28/1,377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.20

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