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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.30, 1,955.73 and 482.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.30, 1,955.73 and 482.15 is: 723.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.30 : 1,955.73 = 482.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.30/1,955.73 = 482.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.30x = 1,955.73 × 482.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.30x = 942,961.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,961.24/1,303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.52

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