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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305, 1,957.50 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305, 1,957.50 and 393 is: 589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305 : 1,957.50 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305/1,957.50 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305x = 1,957.50 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305x = 769,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,297.50/1,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.50

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