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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.15, 1,971.26 and 492.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.15, 1,971.26 and 492.27 is: 738.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.15 : 1,971.26 = 492.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.15/1,971.26 = 492.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.15x = 1,971.26 × 492.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.15x = 970,384.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,384.15/1,314.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.41

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