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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.08, 1,958.04 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.08, 1,958.04 and 484.20 is: 725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.08 : 1,958.04 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.08/1,958.04 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.08x = 1,958.04 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.08x = 948,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,082.97/1,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.90

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