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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.77, 1,955.72 and 482.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.77, 1,955.72 and 482.29 is: 723.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.77 : 1,955.72 = 482.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.77/1,955.72 = 482.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.77x = 1,955.72 × 482.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.77x = 943,224.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,224.20/1,303.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.46

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