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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.44, 1,960.23 and 484.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.44, 1,960.23 and 484.53 is: 727.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.44 : 1,960.23 = 484.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.44/1,960.23 = 484.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.44x = 1,960.23 × 484.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.44x = 949,790.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,790.24/1,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.01

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