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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.04, 1,968.88 and 480.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.04, 1,968.88 and 480.08 is: 719.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.04 : 1,968.88 = 480.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.04/1,968.88 = 480.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.04x = 1,968.88 × 480.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.04x = 945,219.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,219.91/1,313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.87

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