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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.26, 1,955.36 and 572.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.26, 1,955.36 and 572.75 is: 859.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.26 : 1,955.36 = 572.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.26/1,955.36 = 572.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.26x = 1,955.36 × 572.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.26x = 1,119,919.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,919.80/1,303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.32

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