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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.73, 1,969.10 and 490.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.73, 1,969.10 and 490.79 is: 736.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.73 : 1,969.10 = 490.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.73/1,969.10 = 490.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.73x = 1,969.10 × 490.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.73x = 966,414.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,414.59/1,312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.19

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