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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403, 2,105.40 and 633.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403, 2,105.40 and 633.50 is: 950.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403 : 2,105.40 = 633.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403/2,105.40 = 633.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403x = 2,105.40 × 633.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403x = 1,333,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,770.90/1,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.66

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