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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.51, 1,959.72 and 484.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.51, 1,959.72 and 484.42 is: 726.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.51 : 1,959.72 = 484.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.51/1,959.72 = 484.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.51x = 1,959.72 × 484.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.51x = 949,320.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,320.85/1,306.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.61

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