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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.69, 1,967.56 and 489.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.69, 1,967.56 and 489.98 is: 734.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.69 : 1,967.56 = 489.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.69/1,967.56 = 489.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.69x = 1,967.56 × 489.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.69x = 964,068.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,068.74/1,311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.98

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