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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.57, 2,035.16 and 490.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.57, 2,035.16 and 490.88 is: 736.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.57 : 2,035.16 = 490.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.57/2,035.16 = 490.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.57x = 2,035.16 × 490.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.57x = 999,006.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,006.71/1,356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.42

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