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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.84, 1,955.78 and 534.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.84, 1,955.78 and 534.34 is: 801.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.84 : 1,955.78 = 534.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.84/1,955.78 = 534.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.84x = 1,955.78 × 534.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.84x = 1,045,051.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,051.49/1,303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.52

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