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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.29, 1,957.33 and 483.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.29, 1,957.33 and 483.53 is: 725.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.29 : 1,957.33 = 483.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.29/1,957.33 = 483.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.29x = 1,957.33 × 483.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.29x = 946,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,427.77/1,305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.07

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