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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.24, 1,971.15 and 492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.24, 1,971.15 and 492.40 is: 738.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.24 : 1,971.15 = 492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.24/1,971.15 = 492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.24x = 1,971.15 × 492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.24x = 970,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,594.26/1,314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.52

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