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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.38, 1,967.94 and 490.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.38, 1,967.94 and 490.65 is: 735.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.38 : 1,967.94 = 490.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.38/1,967.94 = 490.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.38x = 1,967.94 × 490.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.38x = 965,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,569.76/1,312.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.74

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