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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.84, 1,952.98 and 1,055.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.84, 1,952.98 and 1,055.98 is: 1,581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.84 : 1,952.98 = 1,055.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.84/1,952.98 = 1,055.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.84x = 1,952.98 × 1,055.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.84x = 2,062,307.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,307.82/1,303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.72

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