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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.80, 1,958.80 and 381.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.80, 1,958.80 and 381.37 is: 572.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.80 : 1,958.80 = 381.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.80/1,958.80 = 381.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.80x = 1,958.80 × 381.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.80x = 747,027.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,027.56/1,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.08

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