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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.29, 1,959.53 and 484.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.29, 1,959.53 and 484.55 is: 726.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.29 : 1,959.53 = 484.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.29/1,959.53 = 484.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.29x = 1,959.53 × 484.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.29x = 949,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,490.26/1,306.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.86

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