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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.70, 2,057.28 and 494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.70, 2,057.28 and 494.02 is: 740.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.70 : 2,057.28 = 494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.70/2,057.28 = 494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.70x = 2,057.28 × 494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.70x = 1,016,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,337.47/1,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.93

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