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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.04, 2,039.12 and 494.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.04, 2,039.12 and 494.24 is: 741.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.04 : 2,039.12 = 494.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.04/2,039.12 = 494.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.04x = 2,039.12 × 494.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.04x = 1,007,814.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,814.67/1,360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.02

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