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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.16, 1,958.70 and 483.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.16, 1,958.70 and 483.97 is: 726.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.16 : 1,958.70 = 483.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.16/1,958.70 = 483.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.16x = 1,958.70 × 483.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.16x = 947,952.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,952.04/1,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.31

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