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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.80, 2,038.20 and 493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.80, 2,038.20 and 493 is: 739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.80 : 2,038.20 = 493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.80/2,038.20 = 493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.80x = 2,038.20 × 493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.80x = 1,004,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,832.60/1,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.50

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