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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.74, 1,955.88 and 437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.74, 1,955.88 and 437.94 is: 657.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.74 : 1,955.88 = 437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.74/1,955.88 = 437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.74x = 1,955.88 × 437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.74x = 856,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,558.09/1,303.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.00

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