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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.74, 1,960.11 and 484.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.74, 1,960.11 and 484.79 is: 727.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.74 : 1,960.11 = 484.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.74/1,960.11 = 484.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.74x = 1,960.11 × 484.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.74x = 950,246.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,246.63/1,306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.19

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