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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.44, 1,968.76 and 491.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.44, 1,968.76 and 491.16 is: 736.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.44 : 1,968.76 = 491.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.44/1,968.76 = 491.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.44x = 1,968.76 × 491.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.44x = 966,976.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,976.16/1,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.22

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