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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.63, 1,966.02 and 488.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.63, 1,966.02 and 488.84 is: 733.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.63 : 1,966.02 = 488.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.63/1,966.02 = 488.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.63x = 1,966.02 × 488.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.63x = 961,060.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,060.30/1,310.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.28

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