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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.33, 1,967.34 and 489.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.33, 1,967.34 and 489.61 is: 734.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.33 : 1,967.34 = 489.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.33/1,967.34 = 489.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.33x = 1,967.34 × 489.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.33x = 963,226.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,226.89/1,311.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.54

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