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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.89, 1,976.97 and 495.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.89, 1,976.97 and 495.95 is: 743.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.89 : 1,976.97 = 495.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.89/1,976.97 = 495.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.89x = 1,976.97 × 495.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.89x = 980,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,468.39/1,317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.97

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