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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.87, 1,974.72 and 494.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.87, 1,974.72 and 494.57 is: 741.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.87 : 1,974.72 = 494.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.87/1,974.72 = 494.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.87x = 1,974.72 × 494.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.87x = 976,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,627.40/1,316.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.63

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