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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.66, 1,959.51 and 484.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.66, 1,959.51 and 484.47 is: 727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.66 : 1,959.51 = 484.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.66/1,959.51 = 484.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.66x = 1,959.51 × 484.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.66x = 949,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,323.81/1,305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.08

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