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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.01, 1,967.95 and 490.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.01, 1,967.95 and 490.22 is: 735.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.01 : 1,967.95 = 490.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.01/1,967.95 = 490.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.01x = 1,967.95 × 490.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.01x = 964,728.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,728.45/1,312.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.31

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