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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.20, 1,972.44 and 493.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.20, 1,972.44 and 493.41 is: 739.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.20 : 1,972.44 = 493.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.20/1,972.44 = 493.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.20x = 1,972.44 × 493.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.20x = 973,221.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,221.62/1,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.98

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