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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.59, 1,956.99 and 482.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.59, 1,956.99 and 482.86 is: 724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.59 : 1,956.99 = 482.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.59/1,956.99 = 482.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.59x = 1,956.99 × 482.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.59x = 944,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,952.19/1,304.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.33

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