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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.77, 1,963.98 and 487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.77, 1,963.98 and 487.62 is: 731.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.77 : 1,963.98 = 487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.77/1,963.98 = 487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.77x = 1,963.98 × 487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.77x = 957,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,675.93/1,309.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.18

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