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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.63, 1,969.84 and 491.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.63, 1,969.84 and 491.89 is: 737.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.63 : 1,969.84 = 491.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.63/1,969.84 = 491.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.63x = 1,969.84 × 491.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.63x = 968,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,932.29/1,313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.60

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