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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.16, 1,967.58 and 490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.16, 1,967.58 and 490.52 is: 735.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.16 : 1,967.58 = 490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.16/1,967.58 = 490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.16x = 1,967.58 × 490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.16x = 965,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,137.34/1,312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.53

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