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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.26, 1,955.06 and 425.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.26, 1,955.06 and 425.48 is: 638.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.26 : 1,955.06 = 425.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.26/1,955.06 = 425.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.26x = 1,955.06 × 425.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.26x = 831,838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,838.93/1,303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.28

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