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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.70, 1,955.55 and 655.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.70, 1,955.55 and 655.70 is: 983.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.70 : 1,955.55 = 655.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.70/1,955.55 = 655.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.70x = 1,955.55 × 655.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.70x = 1,282,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,254.14/1,303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.55

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