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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.52, 1,955.40 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.52, 1,955.40 and 438.08 is: 657.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.52 : 1,955.40 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.52/1,955.40 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.52x = 1,955.40 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.52x = 856,621.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,621.63/1,303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.16

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