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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.07, 2,033.97 and 490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.07, 2,033.97 and 490.37 is: 734.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.07 : 2,033.97 = 490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.07/2,033.97 = 490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.07x = 2,033.97 × 490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.07x = 997,387.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,387.70/1,357.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.96

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