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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.47, 1,957.01 and 380.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.47, 1,957.01 and 380.05 is: 570.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.47 : 1,957.01 = 380.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.47/1,957.01 = 380.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.47x = 1,957.01 × 380.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.47x = 743,751.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,751.87/1,304.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.16

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