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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.48, 2,036.40 and 491.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.48, 2,036.40 and 491.50 is: 737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.48 : 2,036.40 = 491.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.48/2,036.40 = 491.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.48x = 2,036.40 × 491.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.48x = 1,000,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,890.60/1,357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.32

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