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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.83, 1,955.85 and 425.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.83, 1,955.85 and 425.99 is: 639.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.83 : 1,955.85 = 425.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.83/1,955.85 = 425.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.83x = 1,955.85 × 425.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.83x = 833,172.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,172.54/1,303.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.02

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