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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.18, 1,966.07 and 488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.18, 1,966.07 and 488.46 is: 733.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.18 : 1,966.07 = 488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.18/1,966.07 = 488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.18x = 1,966.07 × 488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.18x = 960,355.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,355.15/1,310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.00

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