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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.90, 2,036.31 and 492.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.90, 2,036.31 and 492.01 is: 737.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.90 : 2,036.31 = 492.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.90/2,036.31 = 492.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.90x = 2,036.31 × 492.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.90x = 1,001,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,884.88/1,357.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.82

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