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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.46, 1,958.28 and 381.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.46, 1,958.28 and 381.03 is: 571.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.46 : 1,958.28 = 381.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.46/1,958.28 = 381.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.46x = 1,958.28 × 381.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.46x = 746,153.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,153.64/1,305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.56

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