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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.08, 1,966.96 and 489.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.08, 1,966.96 and 489.36 is: 734.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.08 : 1,966.96 = 489.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.08/1,966.96 = 489.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.08x = 1,966.96 × 489.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.08x = 962,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,551.55/1,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.17

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