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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.81, 1,954.48 and 437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.81, 1,954.48 and 437.50 is: 655.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.81 : 1,954.48 = 437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.81/1,954.48 = 437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.81x = 1,954.48 × 437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.81x = 855,085
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,085/1,303.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.84

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