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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.49, 1,968.12 and 490.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.49, 1,968.12 and 490.17 is: 735.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.49 : 1,968.12 = 490.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.49/1,968.12 = 490.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.49x = 1,968.12 × 490.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.49x = 964,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,713.38/1,312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.03

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