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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.27, 1,958.52 and 484.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.27, 1,958.52 and 484.10 is: 725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.27 : 1,958.52 = 484.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.27/1,958.52 = 484.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.27x = 1,958.52 × 484.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.27x = 948,119.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,119.53/1,306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.82

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