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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.51, 1,957.03 and 380.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.51, 1,957.03 and 380.03 is: 570.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.51 : 1,957.03 = 380.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.51/1,957.03 = 380.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.51x = 1,957.03 × 380.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.51x = 743,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,719.38/1,304.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.12

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