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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.83, 1,799.28 and 706.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.83, 1,799.28 and 706.33 is: 974.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.83 : 1,799.28 = 706.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.83/1,799.28 = 706.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.83x = 1,799.28 × 706.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.83x = 1,270,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,885.44/1,303.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.73

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