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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.46, 2,036.38 and 491.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.46, 2,036.38 and 491.57 is: 737.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.46 : 2,036.38 = 491.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.46/2,036.38 = 491.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.46x = 2,036.38 × 491.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.46x = 1,001,013.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,013.13/1,357.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.42

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