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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.57, 1,969.79 and 491.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.57, 1,969.79 and 491.27 is: 736.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.57 : 1,969.79 = 491.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.57/1,969.79 = 491.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.57x = 1,969.79 × 491.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.57x = 967,686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,686.43/1,313.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.69

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