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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.68, 1,958.48 and 483.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.68, 1,958.48 and 483.62 is: 725.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.68 : 1,958.48 = 483.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.68/1,958.48 = 483.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.68x = 1,958.48 × 483.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.68x = 947,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,160.10/1,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.42

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