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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.93, 1,967.96 and 489.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.93, 1,967.96 and 489.76 is: 734.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.93 : 1,967.96 = 489.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.93/1,967.96 = 489.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.93x = 1,967.96 × 489.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.93x = 963,824.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,824.39/1,311.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.66

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