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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.85, 1,967.15 and 489.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.85, 1,967.15 and 489.90 is: 734.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.85 : 1,967.15 = 489.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.85/1,967.15 = 489.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.85x = 1,967.15 × 489.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.85x = 963,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,704.32/1,311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.62

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