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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317, 1,975.20 and 495.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317, 1,975.20 and 495.36 is: 742.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317 : 1,975.20 = 495.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317/1,975.20 = 495.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317x = 1,975.20 × 495.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317x = 978,435.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,435.07/1,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.93

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