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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.66, 1,968.48 and 490.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.66, 1,968.48 and 490.71 is: 735.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.66 : 1,968.48 = 490.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.66/1,968.48 = 490.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.66x = 1,968.48 × 490.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.66x = 965,952.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,952.82/1,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.87

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