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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.93, 1,955.86 and 481.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.93, 1,955.86 and 481.87 is: 722.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.93 : 1,955.86 = 481.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.93/1,955.86 = 481.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.93x = 1,955.86 × 481.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.93x = 942,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,470.26/1,303.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.79

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