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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.53, 1,958.33 and 381.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.53, 1,958.33 and 381.07 is: 571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.53 : 1,958.33 = 381.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.53/1,958.33 = 381.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.53x = 1,958.33 × 381.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.53x = 746,260.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,260.81/1,305.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.62

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