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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.72, 1,963.75 and 1,102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.72, 1,963.75 and 1,102.84 is: 1,661.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.72 : 1,963.75 = 1,102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.72/1,963.75 = 1,102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.72x = 1,963.75 × 1,102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.72x = 2,165,702.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,702.05/1,303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.17

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