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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.10, 1,955.01 and 754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.10, 1,955.01 and 754.28 is: 1,131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.10 : 1,955.01 = 754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.10/1,955.01 = 754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.10x = 1,955.01 × 754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.10x = 1,474,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,624.94/1,303.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.63

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