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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.04, 2,036.64 and 492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.04, 2,036.64 and 492.14 is: 738.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.04 : 2,036.64 = 492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.04/2,036.64 = 492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.04x = 2,036.64 × 492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.04x = 1,002,312.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,312.01/1,358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.06

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