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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.75, 1,963.16 and 475.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.75, 1,963.16 and 475.98 is: 713.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.75 : 1,963.16 = 475.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.75/1,963.16 = 475.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.75x = 1,963.16 × 475.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.75x = 934,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,422.52/1,308.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.98

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