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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.57, 1,800.53 and 1,055.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.57, 1,800.53 and 1,055.17 is: 1,457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.57 : 1,800.53 = 1,055.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.57/1,800.53 = 1,055.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.57x = 1,800.53 × 1,055.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.57x = 1,899,859.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,859.96/1,303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.43

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