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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.38, 1,967.41 and 489.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.38, 1,967.41 and 489.66 is: 734.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.38 : 1,967.41 = 489.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.38/1,967.41 = 489.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.38x = 1,967.41 × 489.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.38x = 963,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,360.76/1,311.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.62

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