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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.84, 1,969.25 and 491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.84, 1,969.25 and 491.60 is: 736.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.84 : 1,969.25 = 491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.84/1,969.25 = 491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.84x = 1,969.25 × 491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.84x = 968,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,085.77/1,313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.84

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