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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.66, 2,034.99 and 490.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.66, 2,034.99 and 490.95 is: 736.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.66 : 2,034.99 = 490.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.66/2,034.99 = 490.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.66x = 2,034.99 × 490.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.66x = 999,078.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,078.34/1,356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.43

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