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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.09, 1,957.91 and 484.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.09, 1,957.91 and 484.14 is: 725.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.09 : 1,957.91 = 484.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.09/1,957.91 = 484.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.09x = 1,957.91 × 484.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.09x = 947,902.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,902.55/1,306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.76

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