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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.25, 1,969.98 and 491.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.25, 1,969.98 and 491.34 is: 737.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.25 : 1,969.98 = 491.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.25/1,969.98 = 491.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.25x = 1,969.98 × 491.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.25x = 967,929.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,929.97/1,313.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.05

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