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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.26, 1,969.25 and 490.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.26, 1,969.25 and 490.54 is: 736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.26 : 1,969.25 = 490.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.26/1,969.25 = 490.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.26x = 1,969.25 × 490.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.26x = 965,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,995.90/1,312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.13

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