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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.62, 1,974.60 and 495.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.62, 1,974.60 and 495.06 is: 741.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.62 : 1,974.60 = 495.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.62/1,974.60 = 495.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.62x = 1,974.60 × 495.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.62x = 977,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,545.48/1,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.91

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