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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.72, 2,035.08 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.72, 2,035.08 and 491.04 is: 736.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.72 : 2,035.08 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.72/2,035.08 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.72x = 2,035.08 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.72x = 999,305.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,305.68/1,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.56

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