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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.28, 2,034.10 and 490.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.28, 2,034.10 and 490.28 is: 735.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.28 : 2,034.10 = 490.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.28/2,034.10 = 490.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.28x = 2,034.10 × 490.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.28x = 997,278.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,278.55/1,356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.30

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