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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.84, 1,969.50 and 491.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.84, 1,969.50 and 491.10 is: 736.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.84 : 1,969.50 = 491.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.84/1,969.50 = 491.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.84x = 1,969.50 × 491.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.84x = 967,221.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,221.45/1,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.74

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