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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.89, 1,974.79 and 494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.89, 1,974.79 and 494.74 is: 741.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.89 : 1,974.79 = 494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.89/1,974.79 = 494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.89x = 1,974.79 × 494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.89x = 977,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,007.60/1,316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.91

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