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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.10, 1,968.39 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.10, 1,968.39 and 491.04 is: 736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.10 : 1,968.39 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.10/1,968.39 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.10x = 1,968.39 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.10x = 966,558.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,558.23/1,313.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.09

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