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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.17, 1,960.02 and 485.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.17, 1,960.02 and 485.01 is: 727.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.17 : 1,960.02 = 485.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.17/1,960.02 = 485.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.17x = 1,960.02 × 485.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.17x = 950,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,636.02/1,306.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.80

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