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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.70, 2,036.76 and 491.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.70, 2,036.76 and 491.81 is: 737.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.70 : 2,036.76 = 491.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.70/2,036.76 = 491.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.70x = 2,036.76 × 491.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.70x = 1,001,704.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,704.03/1,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.79

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