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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.40, 1,974.52 and 494.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.40, 1,974.52 and 494.61 is: 741.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.40 : 1,974.52 = 494.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.40/1,974.52 = 494.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.40x = 1,974.52 × 494.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.40x = 976,607.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,607.46/1,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.88

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