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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.66, 1,956.96 and 482.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.66, 1,956.96 and 482.84 is: 724.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.66 : 1,956.96 = 482.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.66/1,956.96 = 482.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.66x = 1,956.96 × 482.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.66x = 944,898.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,898.57/1,304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.25

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