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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.47, 1,956.98 and 482.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.47, 1,956.98 and 482.75 is: 724.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.47 : 1,956.98 = 482.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.47/1,956.98 = 482.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.47x = 1,956.98 × 482.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.47x = 944,732.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,732.10/1,304.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.23

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