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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.63, 1,967.19 and 490.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.63, 1,967.19 and 490.12 is: 734.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.63 : 1,967.19 = 490.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.63/1,967.19 = 490.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.63x = 1,967.19 × 490.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.63x = 964,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,159.16/1,312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.52

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