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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.06, 1,954.77 and 437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.06, 1,954.77 and 437.08 is: 655.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.06 : 1,954.77 = 437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.06/1,954.77 = 437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.06x = 1,954.77 × 437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.06x = 854,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,390.87/1,303.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.68

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