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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.04, 1,955.33 and 481.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.04, 1,955.33 and 481.89 is: 723.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.04 : 1,955.33 = 481.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.04/1,955.33 = 481.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.04x = 1,955.33 × 481.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.04x = 942,253.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,253.97/1,303.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.12

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