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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.92, 1,974.88 and 495.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.92, 1,974.88 and 495.02 is: 742.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.92 : 1,974.88 = 495.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.92/1,974.88 = 495.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.92x = 1,974.88 × 495.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.92x = 977,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,605.10/1,316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.34

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