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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.87, 1,955.38 and 379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.87, 1,955.38 and 379.46 is: 569.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.87 : 1,955.38 = 379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.87/1,955.38 = 379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.87x = 1,955.38 × 379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.87x = 741,988.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,988.49/1,303.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.07

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