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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.58, 1,959.81 and 484.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.58, 1,959.81 and 484.83 is: 727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.58 : 1,959.81 = 484.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.58/1,959.81 = 484.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.58x = 1,959.81 × 484.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.58x = 950,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,174.68/1,306.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.23

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