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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.96, 1,967.15 and 489.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.96, 1,967.15 and 489.27 is: 733.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.96 : 1,967.15 = 489.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.96/1,967.15 = 489.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.96x = 1,967.15 × 489.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.96x = 962,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,476.08/1,311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.61

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