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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.47, 1,958.24 and 381.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.47, 1,958.24 and 381.00 is: 571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.47 : 1,958.24 = 381.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.47/1,958.24 = 381.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.47x = 1,958.24 × 381.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.47x = 746,096.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,096.31/1,305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.52

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