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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404, 2,106.96 and 492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404, 2,106.96 and 492 is: 738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404 : 2,106.96 = 492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404/2,106.96 = 492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404x = 2,106.96 × 492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404x = 1,036,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,624.32/1,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.34

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