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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.71, 1,955.55 and 316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.71, 1,955.55 and 316.51 is: 474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.71 : 1,955.55 = 316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.71/1,955.55 = 316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.71x = 1,955.55 × 316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.71x = 618,951.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,951.13/1,303.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.76

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