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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.89, 1,955.82 and 438.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.89, 1,955.82 and 438.27 is: 657.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.89 : 1,955.82 = 438.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.89/1,955.82 = 438.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.89x = 1,955.82 × 438.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.89x = 857,177.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,177.23/1,303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.40

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