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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.18, 1,968.27 and 490.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.18, 1,968.27 and 490.54 is: 735.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.18 : 1,968.27 = 490.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.18/1,968.27 = 490.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.18x = 1,968.27 × 490.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.18x = 965,515.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,515.17/1,312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.81

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