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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.31, 1,965.67 and 488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.31, 1,965.67 and 488.70 is: 733.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.31 : 1,965.67 = 488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.31/1,965.67 = 488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.31x = 1,965.67 × 488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.31x = 960,621.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,621.71/1,310.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.13

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