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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.16, 1,957.44 and 380.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.16, 1,957.44 and 380.50 is: 570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.16 : 1,957.44 = 380.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.16/1,957.44 = 380.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.16x = 1,957.44 × 380.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.16x = 744,805.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,805.92/1,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.66

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