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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.43, 2,034.65 and 490.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.43, 2,034.65 and 490.54 is: 735.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.43 : 2,034.65 = 490.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.43/2,034.65 = 490.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.43x = 2,034.65 × 490.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.43x = 998,081.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,081.07/1,356.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.81

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