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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.26, 1,954.11 and 523.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.26, 1,954.11 and 523.62 is: 785.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.26 : 1,954.11 = 523.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.26/1,954.11 = 523.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.26x = 1,954.11 × 523.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.26x = 1,023,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,211.08/1,303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.12

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