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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.95, 1,959.24 and 484.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.95, 1,959.24 and 484.65 is: 726.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.95 : 1,959.24 = 484.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.95/1,959.24 = 484.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.95x = 1,959.24 × 484.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.95x = 949,545.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,545.67/1,306.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.54

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