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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.54, 1,962.81 and 486.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.54, 1,962.81 and 486.74 is: 730.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.54 : 1,962.81 = 486.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.54/1,962.81 = 486.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.54x = 1,962.81 × 486.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.54x = 955,368.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,368.33/1,308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.10

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