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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.11, 2,032.95 and 490.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.11, 2,032.95 and 490.22 is: 734.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.11 : 2,032.95 = 490.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.11/2,032.95 = 490.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.11x = 2,032.95 × 490.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.11x = 996,592.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,592.75/1,356.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.89

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