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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.58, 1,955.73 and 524.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.58, 1,955.73 and 524.12 is: 786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.58 : 1,955.73 = 524.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.58/1,955.73 = 524.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.58x = 1,955.73 × 524.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.58x = 1,025,040.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,040.79/1,303.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.33

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