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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,960, 7,440 and 1,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,960, 7,440 and 1,312 is: 1,968

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,960 : 7,440 = 1,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,960/7,440 = 1,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,960x = 7,440 × 1,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,960x = 9,761,280
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,761,280/4,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,968

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