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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.02, 2,035.12 and 491.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.02, 2,035.12 and 491.12 is: 736.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.02 : 2,035.12 = 491.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.02/2,035.12 = 491.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.02x = 2,035.12 × 491.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.02x = 999,488.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,488.13/1,357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.53

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