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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.32, 1,955.56 and 481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.32, 1,955.56 and 481.40 is: 722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.32 : 1,955.56 = 481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.32/1,955.56 = 481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.32x = 1,955.56 × 481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.32x = 941,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,406.58/1,303.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.31

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