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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.16, 1,955.07 and 754.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.16, 1,955.07 and 754.38 is: 1,131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.16 : 1,955.07 = 754.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.16/1,955.07 = 754.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.16x = 1,955.07 × 754.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.16x = 1,474,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,865.71/1,303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.77

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