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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.67, 1,954.39 and 572.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.67, 1,954.39 and 572.68 is: 858.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.67 : 1,954.39 = 572.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.67/1,954.39 = 572.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.67x = 1,954.39 × 572.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.67x = 1,119,240.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,240.07/1,303.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.53

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