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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.08, 1,956.54 and 483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.08, 1,956.54 and 483.20 is: 724.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.08 : 1,956.54 = 483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.08/1,956.54 = 483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.08x = 1,956.54 × 483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.08x = 945,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,400.13/1,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.40

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