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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.94, 2,035.42 and 491.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.94, 2,035.42 and 491.26 is: 736.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.94 : 2,035.42 = 491.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.94/2,035.42 = 491.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.94x = 2,035.42 × 491.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.94x = 999,920.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,920.43/1,356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.89

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