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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.62, 1,958.61 and 484.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.62, 1,958.61 and 484.74 is: 726.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.62 : 1,958.61 = 484.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.62/1,958.61 = 484.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.62x = 1,958.61 × 484.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.62x = 949,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,416.61/1,306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.62

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