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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.26, 1,963.25 and 486.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.26, 1,963.25 and 486.54 is: 730.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.26 : 1,963.25 = 486.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.26/1,963.25 = 486.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.26x = 1,963.25 × 486.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.26x = 955,197.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,197.22/1,308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.13

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