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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.85, 1,957.57 and 380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.85, 1,957.57 and 380.38 is: 570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.85 : 1,957.57 = 380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.85/1,957.57 = 380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.85x = 1,957.57 × 380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.85x = 744,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,620.48/1,304.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.66

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