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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.69, 1,966.80 and 489.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.69, 1,966.80 and 489.53 is: 734.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.69 : 1,966.80 = 489.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.69/1,966.80 = 489.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.69x = 1,966.80 × 489.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.69x = 962,807.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,807.60/1,310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.58

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