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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.30, 1,965.62 and 444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.30, 1,965.62 and 444.38 is: 666.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.30 : 1,965.62 = 444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.30/1,965.62 = 444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.30x = 1,965.62 × 444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.30x = 873,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,473.50/1,310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.62

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