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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.88, 1,974.12 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.88, 1,974.12 and 494.16 is: 741.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.88 : 1,974.12 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.88/1,974.12 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.88x = 1,974.12 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.88x = 975,531.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,531.14/1,315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.35

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