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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.36, 1,971 and 492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.36, 1,971 and 492.48 is: 738.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.36 : 1,971 = 492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.36/1,971 = 492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.36x = 1,971 × 492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.36x = 970,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,678.08/1,314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.52

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