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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.84, 1,954.69 and 755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.84, 1,954.69 and 755.40 is: 1,132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.84 : 1,954.69 = 755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.84/1,954.69 = 755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.84x = 1,954.69 × 755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.84x = 1,476,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,572.83/1,303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.48

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