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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.65, 1,967.47 and 490.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.65, 1,967.47 and 490.13 is: 735.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.65 : 1,967.47 = 490.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.65/1,967.47 = 490.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.65x = 1,967.47 × 490.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.65x = 964,316.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,316.07/1,311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.19

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