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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.48, 1,951.98 and 754.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.48, 1,951.98 and 754.30 is: 1,129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.48 : 1,951.98 = 754.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.48/1,951.98 = 754.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.48x = 1,951.98 × 754.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.48x = 1,472,378.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,378.51/1,303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.58

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