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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.94, 1,958.70 and 484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.94, 1,958.70 and 484.60 is: 726.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.94 : 1,958.70 = 484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.94/1,958.70 = 484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.94x = 1,958.70 × 484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.94x = 949,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,186.02/1,305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.82

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