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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.40, 2,036.24 and 491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.40, 2,036.24 and 491.52 is: 737.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.40 : 2,036.24 = 491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.40/2,036.24 = 491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.40x = 2,036.24 × 491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.40x = 1,000,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,852.68/1,357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.33

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