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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.31, 1,797.33 and 1,038.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.31, 1,797.33 and 1,038.62 is: 1,432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.31 : 1,797.33 = 1,038.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.31/1,797.33 = 1,038.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.31x = 1,797.33 × 1,038.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.31x = 1,866,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,733.90/1,303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.31

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