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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.93, 1,969.52 and 491.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.93, 1,969.52 and 491.85 is: 737.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.93 : 1,969.52 = 491.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.93/1,969.52 = 491.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.93x = 1,969.52 × 491.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.93x = 968,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,709.64/1,313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.26

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