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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.71, 2,035.07 and 490.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.71, 2,035.07 and 490.82 is: 736.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.71 : 2,035.07 = 490.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.71/2,035.07 = 490.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.71x = 2,035.07 × 490.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.71x = 998,859.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,859.37/1,356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.24

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