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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.90, 1,967.84 and 490.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.90, 1,967.84 and 490.38 is: 735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.90 : 1,967.84 = 490.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.90/1,967.84 = 490.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.90x = 1,967.84 × 490.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.90x = 964,989.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,989.38/1,311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.57

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