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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.39, 1,975.81 and 495.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.39, 1,975.81 and 495.64 is: 743.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.39 : 1,975.81 = 495.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.39/1,975.81 = 495.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.39x = 1,975.81 × 495.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.39x = 979,290.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,290.47/1,317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.36

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