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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.47, 1,976.28 and 495.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.47, 1,976.28 and 495.86 is: 743.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.47 : 1,976.28 = 495.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.47/1,976.28 = 495.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.47x = 1,976.28 × 495.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.47x = 979,955.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,955.72/1,317.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.82

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