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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.36, 1,974.42 and 494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.36, 1,974.42 and 494.76 is: 741.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.36 : 1,974.42 = 494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.36/1,974.42 = 494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.36x = 1,974.42 × 494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.36x = 976,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,864.04/1,317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.53

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