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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.32, 1,968.12 and 490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.32, 1,968.12 and 490.32 is: 735.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.32 : 1,968.12 = 490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.32/1,968.12 = 490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.32x = 1,968.12 × 490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.32x = 965,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,008.60/1,312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.35

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