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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.73, 1,955.36 and 482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.73, 1,955.36 and 482.24 is: 722.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.73 : 1,955.36 = 482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.73/1,955.36 = 482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.73x = 1,955.36 × 482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.73x = 942,950.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,950.40/1,304.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.72

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