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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.57, 1,955.76 and 437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.57, 1,955.76 and 437.92 is: 657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.57 : 1,955.76 = 437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.57/1,955.76 = 437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.57x = 1,955.76 × 437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.57x = 856,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,466.42/1,303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.02

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