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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.68, 2,035.10 and 491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.68, 2,035.10 and 491.08 is: 736.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.68 : 2,035.10 = 491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.68/2,035.10 = 491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.68x = 2,035.10 × 491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.68x = 999,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,396.91/1,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.65

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