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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.93, 2,033.73 and 490.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.93, 2,033.73 and 490.77 is: 735.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.93 : 2,033.73 = 490.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.93/2,033.73 = 490.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.93x = 2,033.73 × 490.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.93x = 998,093.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,093.67/1,356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.55

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