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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.18, 1,957.50 and 380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.18, 1,957.50 and 380.49 is: 570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.18 : 1,957.50 = 380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.18/1,957.50 = 380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.18x = 1,957.50 × 380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.18x = 744,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,809.18/1,305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.66

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