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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.32, 2,033.24 and 490.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.32, 2,033.24 and 490.43 is: 735.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.32 : 2,033.24 = 490.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.32/2,033.24 = 490.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.32x = 2,033.24 × 490.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.32x = 997,164.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,164.52/1,356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.20

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