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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.73, 1,955.59 and 316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.73, 1,955.59 and 316.54 is: 474.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.73 : 1,955.59 = 316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.73/1,955.59 = 316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.73x = 1,955.59 × 316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.73x = 619,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,030.98/1,303.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.82

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