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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.40, 1,955.27 and 425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.40, 1,955.27 and 425.60 is: 638.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.40 : 1,955.27 = 425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.40/1,955.27 = 425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.40x = 1,955.27 × 425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.40x = 832,153.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,153.14/1,303.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.45

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