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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.38, 1,958.28 and 380.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.38, 1,958.28 and 380.82 is: 571.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.38 : 1,958.28 = 380.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.38/1,958.28 = 380.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.38x = 1,958.28 × 380.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.38x = 745,752.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,752.19/1,305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.29

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