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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.94, 1,974.02 and 494.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.94, 1,974.02 and 494.86 is: 741.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.94 : 1,974.02 = 494.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.94/1,974.02 = 494.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.94x = 1,974.02 × 494.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.94x = 976,863.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,863.54/1,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.77

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