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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.04, 1,956.12 and 379.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.04, 1,956.12 and 379.74 is: 569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.04 : 1,956.12 = 379.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.04/1,956.12 = 379.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.04x = 1,956.12 × 379.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.04x = 742,817.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,817.01/1,304.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.63

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