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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.20, 1,955.85 and 379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.20, 1,955.85 and 379.49 is: 569.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.20 : 1,955.85 = 379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.20/1,955.85 = 379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.20x = 1,955.85 × 379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.20x = 742,214.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,214.31/1,304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.09

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