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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.21, 1,965.13 and 488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.21, 1,965.13 and 488.30 is: 732.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.21 : 1,965.13 = 488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.21/1,965.13 = 488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.21x = 1,965.13 × 488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.21x = 959,561.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,561.93/1,310.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.37

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