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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.94, 2,033.61 and 490.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.94, 2,033.61 and 490.42 is: 734.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.94 : 2,033.61 = 490.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.94/2,033.61 = 490.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.94x = 2,033.61 × 490.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.94x = 997,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,323.02/1,356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.98

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