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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.26, 1,960.16 and 485.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.26, 1,960.16 and 485.11 is: 727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.26 : 1,960.16 = 485.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.26/1,960.16 = 485.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.26x = 1,960.16 × 485.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.26x = 950,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,893.24/1,306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.95

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