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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.62, 1,957.16 and 483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.62, 1,957.16 and 483.06 is: 724.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.62 : 1,957.16 = 483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.62/1,957.16 = 483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.62x = 1,957.16 × 483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.62x = 945,434.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,434.26/1,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.13

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