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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.30, 2,034.54 and 490.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.30, 2,034.54 and 490.50 is: 735.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.30 : 2,034.54 = 490.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.30/2,034.54 = 490.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.30x = 2,034.54 × 490.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.30x = 997,941.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,941.87/1,356.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.78

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