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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.67, 1,956.74 and 482.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.67, 1,956.74 and 482.93 is: 724.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.67 : 1,956.74 = 482.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.67/1,956.74 = 482.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.67x = 1,956.74 × 482.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.67x = 944,956.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,956.25/1,304.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.29

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