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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.90, 1,966.34 and 489.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.90, 1,966.34 and 489.38 is: 734.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.90 : 1,966.34 = 489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.90/1,966.34 = 489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.90x = 1,966.34 × 489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.90x = 962,278.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,278.86/1,310.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.06

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