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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.84, 1,958.68 and 484.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.84, 1,958.68 and 484.84 is: 726.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.84 : 1,958.68 = 484.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.84/1,958.68 = 484.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.84x = 1,958.68 × 484.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.84x = 949,646.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,646.41/1,306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.67

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