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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.49, 1,976.34 and 495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.49, 1,976.34 and 495.74 is: 743.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.49 : 1,976.34 = 495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.49/1,976.34 = 495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.49x = 1,976.34 × 495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.49x = 979,757.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,757.58/1,317.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.66

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