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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.85, 1,958.28 and 483.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.85, 1,958.28 and 483.90 is: 726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.85 : 1,958.28 = 483.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.85/1,958.28 = 483.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.85x = 1,958.28 × 483.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.85x = 947,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,611.69/1,304.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.22

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