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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.02, 2,035.12 and 491.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.02, 2,035.12 and 491.14 is: 736.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.02 : 2,035.12 = 491.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.02/2,035.12 = 491.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.02x = 2,035.12 × 491.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.02x = 999,528.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,528.84/1,357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.56

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