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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.48, 1,957.38 and 866.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.48, 1,957.38 and 866.08 is: 1,300.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.48 : 1,957.38 = 866.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.48/1,957.38 = 866.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.48x = 1,957.38 × 866.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.48x = 1,695,247.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,247.67/1,303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.56

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