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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.12, 1,972.60 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.12, 1,972.60 and 493.32 is: 739.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.12 : 1,972.60 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.12/1,972.60 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.12x = 1,972.60 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.12x = 973,128.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,128.73/1,315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.96

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