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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.38, 1,955.25 and 573.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.38, 1,955.25 and 573.15 is: 859.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.38 : 1,955.25 = 573.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.38/1,955.25 = 573.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.38x = 1,955.25 × 573.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.38x = 1,120,651.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,651.54/1,303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.80

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