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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.44, 1,964.36 and 487.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.44, 1,964.36 and 487.84 is: 731.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.44 : 1,964.36 = 487.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.44/1,964.36 = 487.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.44x = 1,964.36 × 487.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.44x = 958,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,293.38/1,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.83

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