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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.27, 1,966.29 and 488.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.27, 1,966.29 and 488.95 is: 733.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.27 : 1,966.29 = 488.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.27/1,966.29 = 488.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.27x = 1,966.29 × 488.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.27x = 961,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,413.50/1,311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.19

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