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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.96, 2,039.20 and 493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.96, 2,039.20 and 493.44 is: 740.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.96 : 2,039.20 = 493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.96/2,039.20 = 493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.96x = 2,039.20 × 493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.96x = 1,006,222.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,222.85/1,358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.44

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