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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.06, 1,957.62 and 380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.06, 1,957.62 and 380.64 is: 570.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.06 : 1,957.62 = 380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.06/1,957.62 = 380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.06x = 1,957.62 × 380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.06x = 745,148.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,148.48/1,305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.97

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