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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.18, 1,976.70 and 495.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.18, 1,976.70 and 495.96 is: 744.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.18 : 1,976.70 = 495.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.18/1,976.70 = 495.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.18x = 1,976.70 × 495.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.18x = 980,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,364.13/1,317.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.29

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