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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.92, 1,960.35 and 484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.92, 1,960.35 and 484.88 is: 727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.92 : 1,960.35 = 484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.92/1,960.35 = 484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.92x = 1,960.35 × 484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.92x = 950,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,524.71/1,306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.30

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