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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.34, 1,967.44 and 490.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.34, 1,967.44 and 490.49 is: 735.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.34 : 1,967.44 = 490.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.34/1,967.44 = 490.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.34x = 1,967.44 × 490.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.34x = 965,006.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,006.88/1,312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.34

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