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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.79, 1,957.28 and 483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.79, 1,957.28 and 483.05 is: 724.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.79 : 1,957.28 = 483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.79/1,957.28 = 483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.79x = 1,957.28 × 483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.79x = 945,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,451.90/1,304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.60

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