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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.16, 1,955.94 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.16, 1,955.94 and 379.50 is: 569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.16 : 1,955.94 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.16/1,955.94 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.16x = 1,955.94 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.16x = 742,279.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,279.23/1,304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.16

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