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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.90, 1,975.68 and 495.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.90, 1,975.68 and 495.18 is: 742.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.90 : 1,975.68 = 495.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.90/1,975.68 = 495.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.90x = 1,975.68 × 495.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.90x = 978,317.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,317.22/1,316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.89

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