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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.70, 1,967.22 and 490.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.70, 1,967.22 and 490.36 is: 735.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.70 : 1,967.22 = 490.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.70/1,967.22 = 490.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.70x = 1,967.22 × 490.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.70x = 964,646.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,646.00/1,311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.42

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