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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.69, 1,962.29 and 486.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.69, 1,962.29 and 486.53 is: 730.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.69 : 1,962.29 = 486.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.69/1,962.29 = 486.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.69x = 1,962.29 × 486.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.69x = 954,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,712.95/1,307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.08

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