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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.80, 1,954.29 and 754.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.80, 1,954.29 and 754.83 is: 1,131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.80 : 1,954.29 = 754.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.80/1,954.29 = 754.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.80x = 1,954.29 × 754.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.80x = 1,475,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,156.72/1,303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.43

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