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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.88, 1,971.84 and 492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.88, 1,971.84 and 492.90 is: 739.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.88 : 1,971.84 = 492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.88/1,971.84 = 492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.88x = 1,971.84 × 492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.88x = 971,919.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,919.94/1,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.73

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