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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.29, 1,960.10 and 484.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.29, 1,960.10 and 484.75 is: 727.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.29 : 1,960.10 = 484.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.29/1,960.10 = 484.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.29x = 1,960.10 × 484.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.29x = 950,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,160.32/1,306.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.37

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