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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.68, 2,035.26 and 492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.68, 2,035.26 and 492.20 is: 738.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.68 : 2,035.26 = 492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.68/2,035.26 = 492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.68x = 2,035.26 × 492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.68x = 1,001,754.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,754.97/1,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.39

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