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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.98, 1,972.50 and 493.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.98, 1,972.50 and 493.64 is: 740.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.98 : 1,972.50 = 493.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.98/1,972.50 = 493.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.98x = 1,972.50 × 493.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.98x = 973,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,714.46/1,314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.48

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