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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.81, 2,035.21 and 490.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.81, 2,035.21 and 490.92 is: 736.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.81 : 2,035.21 = 490.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.81/2,035.21 = 490.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.81x = 2,035.21 × 490.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.81x = 999,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,125.29/1,356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.38

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