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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.85, 1,957.50 and 380.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.85, 1,957.50 and 380.43 is: 570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.85 : 1,957.50 = 380.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.85/1,957.50 = 380.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.85x = 1,957.50 × 380.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.85x = 744,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,691.73/1,304.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.71

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