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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.92, 1,959.13 and 484.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.92, 1,959.13 and 484.97 is: 726.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.92 : 1,959.13 = 484.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.92/1,959.13 = 484.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.92x = 1,959.13 × 484.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.92x = 950,119.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,119.28/1,306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.99

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