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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.31, 1,959.51 and 484.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.31, 1,959.51 and 484.13 is: 726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.31 : 1,959.51 = 484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.31/1,959.51 = 484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.31x = 1,959.51 × 484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.31x = 948,664.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,664.29/1,306.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.22

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