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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.30, 1,958.73 and 484.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.30, 1,958.73 and 484.15 is: 726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.30 : 1,958.73 = 484.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.30/1,958.73 = 484.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.30x = 1,958.73 × 484.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.30x = 948,319.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,319.13/1,305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.51

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