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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.96, 2,035.20 and 491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.96, 2,035.20 and 491.20 is: 736.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.96 : 2,035.20 = 491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.96/2,035.20 = 491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.96x = 2,035.20 × 491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.96x = 999,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,690.24/1,356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.71

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