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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.84, 1,966.26 and 489.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.84, 1,966.26 and 489.10 is: 733.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.84 : 1,966.26 = 489.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.84/1,966.26 = 489.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.84x = 1,966.26 × 489.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.84x = 961,697.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,697.77/1,310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.65

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