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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.40, 1,955.06 and 437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.40, 1,955.06 and 437.64 is: 656.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.40 : 1,955.06 = 437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.40/1,955.06 = 437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.40x = 1,955.06 × 437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.40x = 855,612.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,612.46/1,303.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.45

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