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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.21, 1,975.84 and 495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.21, 1,975.84 and 495.32 is: 742.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.21 : 1,975.84 = 495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.21/1,975.84 = 495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.21x = 1,975.84 × 495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.21x = 978,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,664.74/1,317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.98

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