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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.56, 2,034.84 and 490.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.56, 2,034.84 and 490.67 is: 736.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.56 : 2,034.84 = 490.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.56/2,034.84 = 490.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.56x = 2,034.84 × 490.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.56x = 998,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,422.32/1,356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.00

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