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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.40, 2,033.40 and 490.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.40, 2,033.40 and 490.48 is: 735.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.40 : 2,033.40 = 490.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.40/2,033.40 = 490.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.40x = 2,033.40 × 490.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.40x = 997,342.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,342.03/1,356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.29

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