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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.60, 1,967.33 and 489.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.60, 1,967.33 and 489.81 is: 734.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.60 : 1,967.33 = 489.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.60/1,967.33 = 489.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.60x = 1,967.33 × 489.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.60x = 963,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,611.75/1,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.69

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