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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.26, 1,973.78 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.26, 1,973.78 and 494.52 is: 741.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.26 : 1,973.78 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.26/1,973.78 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.26x = 1,973.78 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.26x = 976,073.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,073.69/1,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.55

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