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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.47, 1,955.48 and 481.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.47, 1,955.48 and 481.75 is: 722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.47 : 1,955.48 = 481.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.47/1,955.48 = 481.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.47x = 1,955.48 × 481.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.47x = 942,052.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,052.49/1,303.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.73

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