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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.38, 1,970.93 and 492.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.38, 1,970.93 and 492.13 is: 737.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.38 : 1,970.93 = 492.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.38/1,970.93 = 492.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.38x = 1,970.93 × 492.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.38x = 969,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,946.39/1,314.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.95

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