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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.46, 2,036.79 and 492.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.46, 2,036.79 and 492.78 is: 738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.46 : 2,036.79 = 492.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.46/2,036.79 = 492.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.46x = 2,036.79 × 492.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.46x = 1,003,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,689.38/1,358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.84

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