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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.93, 1,959.47 and 484.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.93, 1,959.47 and 484.03 is: 726.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.93 : 1,959.47 = 484.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.93/1,959.47 = 484.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.93x = 1,959.47 × 484.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.93x = 948,442.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,442.26/1,305.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.26

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