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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.32, 1,958.74 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.32, 1,958.74 and 484.16 is: 726.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.32 : 1,958.74 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.32/1,958.74 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.32x = 1,958.74 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.32x = 948,343.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,343.56/1,305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.52

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