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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.04, 1,967.88 and 490.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.04, 1,967.88 and 490.22 is: 735.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.04 : 1,967.88 = 490.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.04/1,967.88 = 490.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.04x = 1,967.88 × 490.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.04x = 964,694.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,694.13/1,312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.26

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