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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.94, 1,965.26 and 488.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.94, 1,965.26 and 488.24 is: 732.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.94 : 1,965.26 = 488.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.94/1,965.26 = 488.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.94x = 1,965.26 × 488.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.94x = 959,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,518.54/1,309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.49

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