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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.72, 1,956.60 and 380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.72, 1,956.60 and 380.04 is: 569.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.72 : 1,956.60 = 380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.72/1,956.60 = 380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.72x = 1,956.60 × 380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.72x = 743,586.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,586.26/1,304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.92

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