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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.65, 1,969.11 and 490.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.65, 1,969.11 and 490.71 is: 736.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.65 : 1,969.11 = 490.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.65/1,969.11 = 490.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.65x = 1,969.11 × 490.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.65x = 966,261.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,261.97/1,312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.12

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