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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.71, 1,975.40 and 496.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.71, 1,975.40 and 496.01 is: 743.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.71 : 1,975.40 = 496.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.71/1,975.40 = 496.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.71x = 1,975.40 × 496.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.71x = 979,820.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,820.61/1,317.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.58

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