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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.52, 1,965.08 and 487.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.52, 1,965.08 and 487.88 is: 732.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.52 : 1,965.08 = 487.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.52/1,965.08 = 487.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.52x = 1,965.08 × 487.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.52x = 958,723.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,723.23/1,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.12

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