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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.14, 1,957.65 and 483.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.14, 1,957.65 and 483.99 is: 725.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.14 : 1,957.65 = 483.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.14/1,957.65 = 483.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.14x = 1,957.65 × 483.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.14x = 947,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,483.02/1,306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.41

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