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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.85, 1,975.59 and 495.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.85, 1,975.59 and 495.11 is: 742.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.85 : 1,975.59 = 495.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.85/1,975.59 = 495.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.85x = 1,975.59 × 495.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.85x = 978,124.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,124.49/1,316.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.78

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