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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.69, 1,964.81 and 487.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.69, 1,964.81 and 487.95 is: 732.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.69 : 1,964.81 = 487.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.69/1,964.81 = 487.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.69x = 1,964.81 × 487.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.69x = 958,729.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,729.04/1,309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.03

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