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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.11, 1,956.28 and 482.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.11, 1,956.28 and 482.85 is: 723.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.11 : 1,956.28 = 482.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.11/1,956.28 = 482.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.11x = 1,956.28 × 482.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.11x = 944,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,589.80/1,305.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.76

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