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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.57, 1,967.45 and 490.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.57, 1,967.45 and 490.48 is: 735.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.57 : 1,967.45 = 490.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.57/1,967.45 = 490.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.57x = 1,967.45 × 490.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.57x = 965,001.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,001.02/1,312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.20

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