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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.85, 1,953.18 and 609.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.85, 1,953.18 and 609.57 is: 913.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.85 : 1,953.18 = 609.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.85/1,953.18 = 609.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.85x = 1,953.18 × 609.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.85x = 1,190,599.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,599.93/1,303.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.14

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