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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.98, 1,969.27 and 491.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.98, 1,969.27 and 491.27 is: 736.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.98 : 1,969.27 = 491.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.98/1,969.27 = 491.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.98x = 1,969.27 × 491.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.98x = 967,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,432.20/1,313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.26

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