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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.55, 1,969.52 and 490.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.55, 1,969.52 and 490.86 is: 735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.55 : 1,969.52 = 490.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.55/1,969.52 = 490.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.55x = 1,969.52 × 490.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.55x = 966,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,756.13/1,313.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.99

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