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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.67, 1,959.80 and 485.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.67, 1,959.80 and 485.06 is: 727.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.67 : 1,959.80 = 485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.67/1,959.80 = 485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.67x = 1,959.80 × 485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.67x = 950,608.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,608.36/1,306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.51

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