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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.11, 1,967.66 and 490.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.11, 1,967.66 and 490.21 is: 735.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.11 : 1,967.66 = 490.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.11/1,967.66 = 490.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.11x = 1,967.66 × 490.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.11x = 964,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,561.08/1,312.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.12

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