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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.72, 1,969.35 and 490.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.72, 1,969.35 and 490.80 is: 736.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.72 : 1,969.35 = 490.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.72/1,969.35 = 490.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.72x = 1,969.35 × 490.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.72x = 966,556.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,556.98/1,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.30

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