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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.14, 1,958.43 and 483.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.14, 1,958.43 and 483.57 is: 725.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.14 : 1,958.43 = 483.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.14/1,958.43 = 483.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.14x = 1,958.43 × 483.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.14x = 947,037.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,037.09/1,305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.62

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