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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.83, 1,955.75 and 438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.83, 1,955.75 and 438.75 is: 658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.83 : 1,955.75 = 438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.83/1,955.75 = 438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.83x = 1,955.75 × 438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.83x = 858,083.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,083.12/1,303.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.13

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