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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.02, 1,957.44 and 380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.02, 1,957.44 and 380.72 is: 571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.02 : 1,957.44 = 380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.02/1,957.44 = 380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.02x = 1,957.44 × 380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.02x = 745,236.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,236.56/1,305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.05

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