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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.20, 1,955.06 and 481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.20, 1,955.06 and 481.48 is: 722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.20 : 1,955.06 = 481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.20/1,955.06 = 481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.20x = 1,955.06 × 481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.20x = 941,322.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,322.29/1,303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.32

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