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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.38, 1,954.85 and 425.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.38, 1,954.85 and 425.90 is: 638.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.38 : 1,954.85 = 425.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.38/1,954.85 = 425.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.38x = 1,954.85 × 425.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.38x = 832,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,570.62/1,303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.78

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