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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.24, 1,974.24 and 494.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.24, 1,974.24 and 494.48 is: 741.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.24 : 1,974.24 = 494.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.24/1,974.24 = 494.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.24x = 1,974.24 × 494.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.24x = 976,222.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,222.20/1,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.67

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