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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.14, 1,953.66 and 754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.14, 1,953.66 and 754.68 is: 1,131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.14 : 1,953.66 = 754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.14/1,953.66 = 754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.14x = 1,953.66 × 754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.14x = 1,474,388.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,388.13/1,303.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.41

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