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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.65, 2,034.98 and 490.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.65, 2,034.98 and 490.85 is: 736.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.65 : 2,034.98 = 490.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.65/2,034.98 = 490.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.65x = 2,034.98 × 490.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.65x = 998,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,867.48/1,356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.28

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