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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.03, 1,955.72 and 687.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.03, 1,955.72 and 687.16 is: 1,031.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.03 : 1,955.72 = 687.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.03/1,955.72 = 687.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.03x = 1,955.72 × 687.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.03x = 1,343,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,889.38/1,303.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.36

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