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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.65, 2,041.11 and 494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.65, 2,041.11 and 494.76 is: 742.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.65 : 2,041.11 = 494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.65/2,041.11 = 494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.65x = 2,041.11 × 494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.65x = 1,009,859.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,859.58/1,360.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.19

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