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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.92, 1,972.65 and 493.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.92, 1,972.65 and 493.59 is: 739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.92 : 1,972.65 = 493.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.92/1,972.65 = 493.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.92x = 1,972.65 × 493.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.92x = 973,680.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,680.31/1,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.92

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