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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.95, 1,959.26 and 484.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.95, 1,959.26 and 484.25 is: 726.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.95 : 1,959.26 = 484.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.95/1,959.26 = 484.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.95x = 1,959.26 × 484.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.95x = 948,759.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,759.44/1,305.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.49

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