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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.94, 2,034.05 and 490.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.94, 2,034.05 and 490.19 is: 735.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.94 : 2,034.05 = 490.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.94/2,034.05 = 490.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.94x = 2,034.05 × 490.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.94x = 997,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,058.35/1,355.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.33

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