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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.07, 1,972.32 and 493.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.07, 1,972.32 and 493.40 is: 740.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.07 : 1,972.32 = 493.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.07/1,972.32 = 493.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.07x = 1,972.32 × 493.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.07x = 973,142.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,142.69/1,315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.00

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