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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.93, 1,964.64 and 488.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.93, 1,964.64 and 488.37 is: 731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.93 : 1,964.64 = 488.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.93/1,964.64 = 488.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.93x = 1,964.64 × 488.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.93x = 959,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,471.24/1,310.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.90

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