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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.04, 1,957.70 and 483.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.04, 1,957.70 and 483.80 is: 725.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.04 : 1,957.70 = 483.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.04/1,957.70 = 483.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.04x = 1,957.70 × 483.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.04x = 947,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,123.05/1,306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.19

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