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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.92, 1,954.67 and 437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.92, 1,954.67 and 437.63 is: 656.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.92 : 1,954.67 = 437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.92/1,954.67 = 437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.92x = 1,954.67 × 437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.92x = 855,410.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,410.27/1,303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.03

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