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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.71, 1,955.31 and 610.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.71, 1,955.31 and 610.71 is: 915.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.71 : 1,955.31 = 610.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.71/1,955.31 = 610.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.71x = 1,955.31 × 610.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.71x = 1,194,117.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,117.75/1,303.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.94

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