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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.93, 1,956.25 and 426.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.93, 1,956.25 and 426.47 is: 639.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.93 : 1,956.25 = 426.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.93/1,956.25 = 426.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.93x = 1,956.25 × 426.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.93x = 834,272.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,272.69/1,303.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.81

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