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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.63, 1,965.69 and 489.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.63, 1,965.69 and 489.12 is: 733.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.63 : 1,965.69 = 489.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.63/1,965.69 = 489.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.63x = 1,965.69 × 489.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.63x = 961,458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,458.29/1,311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.03

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