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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.09, 1,949.96 and 1,044.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.09, 1,949.96 and 1,044.75 is: 1,563.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.09 : 1,949.96 = 1,044.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.09/1,949.96 = 1,044.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.09x = 1,949.96 × 1,044.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.09x = 2,037,218.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,218.20/1,303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.38

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