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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.26, 1,950.38 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.26, 1,950.38 and 388.26 is: 582.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.26 : 1,950.38 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.26/1,950.38 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.26x = 1,950.38 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.26x = 757,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,254.54/1,300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.39

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