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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.95, 1,957.74 and 484.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.95, 1,957.74 and 484.02 is: 725.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.95 : 1,957.74 = 484.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.95/1,957.74 = 484.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.95x = 1,957.74 × 484.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.95x = 947,585.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,585.31/1,305.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.59

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