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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.07, 1,955.80 and 379.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.07, 1,955.80 and 379.38 is: 568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.07 : 1,955.80 = 379.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.07/1,955.80 = 379.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.07x = 1,955.80 × 379.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.07x = 741,990.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,990.46/1,304.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.98

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