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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.28, 1,973.04 and 483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.28, 1,973.04 and 483.08 is: 724.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.28 : 1,973.04 = 483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.28/1,973.04 = 483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.28x = 1,973.04 × 483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.28x = 953,136.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,136.16/1,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.11

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