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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.24, 1,969.62 and 491.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.24, 1,969.62 and 491.30 is: 736.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.24 : 1,969.62 = 491.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.24/1,969.62 = 491.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.24x = 1,969.62 × 491.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.24x = 967,674.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,674.31/1,313.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.86

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