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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.91, 1,970.81 and 492.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.91, 1,970.81 and 492.12 is: 738.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.91 : 1,970.81 = 492.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.91/1,970.81 = 492.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.91x = 1,970.81 × 492.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.91x = 969,872.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,872.56/1,313.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.16

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