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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.16, 1,972.73 and 493.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.16, 1,972.73 and 493.82 is: 740.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.16 : 1,972.73 = 493.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.16/1,972.73 = 493.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.16x = 1,972.73 × 493.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.16x = 974,161.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,161.20/1,315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.72

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