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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.05, 1,955.94 and 482.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.05, 1,955.94 and 482.17 is: 723.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.05 : 1,955.94 = 482.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.05/1,955.94 = 482.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.05x = 1,955.94 × 482.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.05x = 943,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,095.59/1,304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.21

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