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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.04, 1,958.45 and 483.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.04, 1,958.45 and 483.71 is: 725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.04 : 1,958.45 = 483.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.04/1,958.45 = 483.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.04x = 1,958.45 × 483.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.04x = 947,309.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,309.64/1,306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.33

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