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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.52, 1,968.71 and 490.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.52, 1,968.71 and 490.73 is: 736.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.52 : 1,968.71 = 490.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.52/1,968.71 = 490.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.52x = 1,968.71 × 490.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.52x = 966,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,092.76/1,312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.06

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