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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.73, 1,970.94 and 492.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.73, 1,970.94 and 492.07 is: 738.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.73 : 1,970.94 = 492.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.73/1,970.94 = 492.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.73x = 1,970.94 × 492.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.73x = 969,840.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,840.45/1,313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.23

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