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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.78, 1,955.78 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.78, 1,955.78 and 425.94 is: 638.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.78 : 1,955.78 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.78/1,955.78 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.78x = 1,955.78 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.78x = 833,044.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,044.93/1,303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.95

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