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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.06, 1,955.37 and 533.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.06, 1,955.37 and 533.50 is: 800.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.06 : 1,955.37 = 533.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.06/1,955.37 = 533.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.06x = 1,955.37 × 533.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.06x = 1,043,189.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,189.90/1,303.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.57

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