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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.80, 1,955.71 and 482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.80, 1,955.71 and 482.06 is: 723.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.80 : 1,955.71 = 482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.80/1,955.71 = 482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.80x = 1,955.71 × 482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.80x = 942,769.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,769.56/1,303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.10

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