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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.84, 1,971.53 and 492.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.84, 1,971.53 and 492.69 is: 739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.84 : 1,971.53 = 492.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.84/1,971.53 = 492.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.84x = 1,971.53 × 492.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.84x = 971,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,346.96/1,313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.32

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