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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.28, 1,965.98 and 652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.28, 1,965.98 and 652.80 is: 979.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.28 : 1,965.98 = 652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.28/1,965.98 = 652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.28x = 1,965.98 × 652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.28x = 1,283,400.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,400.75/1,310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.49

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