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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.67, 1,964.79 and 488.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.67, 1,964.79 and 488.34 is: 732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.67 : 1,964.79 = 488.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.67/1,964.79 = 488.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.67x = 1,964.79 × 488.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.67x = 959,485.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,485.55/1,310.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.06

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