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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.92, 1,973.88 and 494.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.92, 1,973.88 and 494.58 is: 741.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.92 : 1,973.88 = 494.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.92/1,973.88 = 494.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.92x = 1,973.88 × 494.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.92x = 976,241.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,241.57/1,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.87

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