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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.47, 1,966.49 and 489.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.47, 1,966.49 and 489.32 is: 734.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.47 : 1,966.49 = 489.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.47/1,966.49 = 489.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.47x = 1,966.49 × 489.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.47x = 962,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,239.36/1,310.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.27

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