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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.07, 1,957.80 and 380.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.07, 1,957.80 and 380.51 is: 570.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.07 : 1,957.80 = 380.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.07/1,957.80 = 380.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.07x = 1,957.80 × 380.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.07x = 744,956.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,956.63/1,305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.82

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