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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.18, 1,955.54 and 482.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.18, 1,955.54 and 482.02 is: 723.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.18 : 1,955.54 = 482.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.18/1,955.54 = 482.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.18x = 1,955.54 × 482.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.18x = 942,609.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,609.39/1,303.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.31

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