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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.52, 1,957.82 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.52, 1,957.82 and 380.84 is: 571.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.52 : 1,957.82 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.52/1,957.82 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.52x = 1,957.82 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.52x = 745,616.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,616.17/1,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.13

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