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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.73, 1,955.52 and 573.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.73, 1,955.52 and 573.31 is: 859.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.73 : 1,955.52 = 573.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.73/1,955.52 = 573.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.73x = 1,955.52 × 573.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.73x = 1,121,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,119.17/1,303.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.93

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