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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.04, 2,054.22 and 492.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.04, 2,054.22 and 492.04 is: 737.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.04 : 2,054.22 = 492.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.04/2,054.22 = 492.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.04x = 2,054.22 × 492.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.04x = 1,010,758.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,758.41/1,370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.76

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