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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.36, 1,967.52 and 489.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.36, 1,967.52 and 489.36 is: 734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.36 : 1,967.52 = 489.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.36/1,967.52 = 489.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.36x = 1,967.52 × 489.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.36x = 962,825.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,825.59/1,311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.22

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