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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.68, 1,959.10 and 483.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.68, 1,959.10 and 483.78 is: 725.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.68 : 1,959.10 = 483.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.68/1,959.10 = 483.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.68x = 1,959.10 × 483.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.68x = 947,772.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,772.19/1,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.88

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