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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.52, 1,954.14 and 572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.52, 1,954.14 and 572.54 is: 858.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.52 : 1,954.14 = 572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.52/1,954.14 = 572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.52x = 1,954.14 × 572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.52x = 1,118,823.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,823.32/1,303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.31

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