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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.80, 1,975.76 and 494.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.80, 1,975.76 and 494.98 is: 742.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.80 : 1,975.76 = 494.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.80/1,975.76 = 494.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.80x = 1,975.76 × 494.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.80x = 977,961.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,961.68/1,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.68

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