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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.09, 1,969.97 and 491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.09, 1,969.97 and 491.36 is: 737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.09 : 1,969.97 = 491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.09/1,969.97 = 491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.09x = 1,969.97 × 491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.09x = 967,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,966.93/1,313.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.17

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