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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.78, 2,054.41 and 492.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.78, 2,054.41 and 492.26 is: 738.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.78 : 2,054.41 = 492.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.78/2,054.41 = 492.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.78x = 2,054.41 × 492.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.78x = 1,011,292.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,292.36/1,369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.29

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