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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.24, 1,972.62 and 493.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.24, 1,972.62 and 493.30 is: 739.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.24 : 1,972.62 = 493.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.24/1,972.62 = 493.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.24x = 1,972.62 × 493.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.24x = 973,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,093.45/1,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.86

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