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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.11, 1,955.42 and 481.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.11, 1,955.42 and 481.95 is: 723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.11 : 1,955.42 = 481.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.11/1,955.42 = 481.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.11x = 1,955.42 × 481.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.11x = 942,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,412.26/1,303.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.20

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