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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.51, 2,033.56 and 490.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.51, 2,033.56 and 490.62 is: 735.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.51 : 2,033.56 = 490.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.51/2,033.56 = 490.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.51x = 2,033.56 × 490.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.51x = 997,710.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,710.69/1,356.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.50

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