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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.55, 1,973.66 and 493.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.55, 1,973.66 and 493.88 is: 740.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.55 : 1,973.66 = 493.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.55/1,973.66 = 493.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.55x = 1,973.66 × 493.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.55x = 974,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,738.86/1,315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.93

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