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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.86, 1,953.90 and 725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.86, 1,953.90 and 725.52 is: 1,087.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.86 : 1,953.90 = 725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.86/1,953.90 = 725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.86x = 1,953.90 × 725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.86x = 1,417,593.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,593.53/1,303.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.23

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