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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.73, 1,966.10 and 488.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.73, 1,966.10 and 488.79 is: 733.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.73 : 1,966.10 = 488.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.73/1,966.10 = 488.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.73x = 1,966.10 × 488.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.73x = 961,007.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,007.58/1,310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.19

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