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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.48, 2,033.37 and 490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.48, 2,033.37 and 490.32 is: 734.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.48 : 2,033.37 = 490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.48/2,033.37 = 490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.48x = 2,033.37 × 490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.48x = 997,001.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,001.98/1,356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.99

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