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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.83, 1,956.05 and 482.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.83, 1,956.05 and 482.89 is: 723.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.83 : 1,956.05 = 482.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.83/1,956.05 = 482.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.83x = 1,956.05 × 482.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.83x = 944,556.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,556.98/1,304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.89

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