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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.27, 1,956.59 and 483.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.27, 1,956.59 and 483.67 is: 725.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.27 : 1,956.59 = 483.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.27/1,956.59 = 483.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.27x = 1,956.59 × 483.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.27x = 946,345.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,345.73/1,304.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.58

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