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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.85, 1,955.73 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.85, 1,955.73 and 438.14 is: 657.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.85 : 1,955.73 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.85/1,955.73 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.85x = 1,955.73 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.85x = 856,883.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,883.54/1,303.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.19

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