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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.95, 1,965.24 and 488.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.95, 1,965.24 and 488.65 is: 732.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.95 : 1,965.24 = 488.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.95/1,965.24 = 488.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.95x = 1,965.24 × 488.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.95x = 960,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,314.53/1,310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.53

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