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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.35, 1,955.90 and 482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.35, 1,955.90 and 482.28 is: 723.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.35 : 1,955.90 = 482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.35/1,955.90 = 482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.35x = 1,955.90 × 482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.35x = 943,291.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,291.45/1,303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.74

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