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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.56, 1,962.64 and 487.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.56, 1,962.64 and 487.22 is: 730.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.56 : 1,962.64 = 487.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.56/1,962.64 = 487.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.56x = 1,962.64 × 487.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.56x = 956,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,237.46/1,308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.76

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