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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.56, 1,973.99 and 494.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.56, 1,973.99 and 494.09 is: 741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.56 : 1,973.99 = 494.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.56/1,973.99 = 494.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.56x = 1,973.99 × 494.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.56x = 975,328.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,328.72/1,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.38

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