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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.96, 2,054.55 and 492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.96, 2,054.55 and 492.32 is: 738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.96 : 2,054.55 = 492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.96/2,054.55 = 492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.96x = 2,054.55 × 492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.96x = 1,011,496.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,496.06/1,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.34

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