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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.29, 1,954.02 and 864.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.29, 1,954.02 and 864.68 is: 1,296.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.29 : 1,954.02 = 864.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.29/1,954.02 = 864.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.29x = 1,954.02 × 864.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.29x = 1,689,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,595.49/1,303.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.41

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