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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300, 1,950.08 and 388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300, 1,950.08 and 388 is: 582.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300 : 1,950.08 = 388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300/1,950.08 = 388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300x = 1,950.08 × 388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300x = 756,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,631.04/1,300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.02

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